Security Guard Floater -39776

Harvard•Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard Floater to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. The role involves maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring the assigned environment, assisting customers and visitors, enforcing facility procedures within the limits of the position, and responding to incidents according to established plans. Essential duties may vary by customer location.

Requirements

Meet state- or municipality-mandated security officer licensing requirements.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Hold a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Be able to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor and assist customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and identify suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and recognize customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
Answer phones professionally.
Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn facility policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized removal follows customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.