Security Guard - 39956

Harvard•Jersey City, NJ

2d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life-safety services for people and property at an assigned facility or building. The role involves maintaining a visible presence, monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols, responding according to established procedures, and preparing reports. Essential duties may vary by customer location. The schedule is Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Compensation is $16.50 per hour. Benefit opportunities include health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment.

Requirements

Meet state- or municipality-mandated security officer licensing requirements.
Have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Demonstrate 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 detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, including 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 and enforce facility or building policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
Conduct required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
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.