Security Guard F01

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•NY-Manhattan US-NY-Manhattan,

17d

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect. Officers support the company’s goal of delivering high-quality security services and are expected to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance while assisting customers, employees, visitors, tenants, and guests. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned. The role includes maintaining a visible presence, monitoring the environment for suspicious or unsafe activity, managing access to the property, conducting patrols, monitoring alarms and systems, following emergency procedures, and preparing reports as directed. The position requires a security guard license or the ability to obtain one within an acceptable period, as well as reliable communication and transportation.

Requirements

State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Reliable means of communication and transportation.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Neat and professional appearance.
Ability 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 and 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.
Learn and enforce facility or building policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal meets customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.