Security Guard - 39938

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•Kearny, NJ

About The Position

Security Officers support Harvard Protection Services' goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. They provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned. Harvard Protection Services is a privately owned provider of security services that emphasizes employee support, responsiveness, engaged leadership, and customer care. Its stated values are People First, Safety, Teamwork, Client Focus, and Accountability.

Requirements

Hold security officer licenses mandated by the state or municipality.
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.
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 contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.

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 know the 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.
Know facility or building policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Perform required foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas.
Observe departing personnel to help protect against theft of company property and ensure property is removed with proper authorization under customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.