Security Guard (Driver's License Required) -

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$15

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 at an assigned facility. The role includes maintaining a visible presence, monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols on foot or in a vehicle, and following facility and emergency procedures. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position offers an hourly pay rate of 15. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Compensation includes health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities.

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.
Must have 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.
Driver's license required (as stated in the job title).

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 facility or building 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 protect against theft of company property and ensure property is removed only as authorized under customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.