Security Guard Floater - 39642

Harvard•Florence, NJ

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. Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment by staying visible, monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols, following emergency procedures, and preparing reports. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position requires open availability for all shifts. Compensation is $22.00 per hour. Harvard Protection Services offers health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities.

Requirements

Hold security officer licenses required by the state or municipality.
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 and a neat, professional appearance.
Be able to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in contract security, law enforcement, the military, or customer service is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests at the site.
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 or building policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Conduct required foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property 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.