Security Guard - 39965

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. The role supports the company’s goal of delivering best-in-class security and life safety services. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The Security Guard maintains a visible presence, monitors the facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, assists customers and visitors, controls authorized access, conducts patrols, monitors alarms and systems, follows emergency procedures, and prepares reports as directed. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Compensation is USD $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
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, 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 protect against theft of company property and ensure property removal is authorized according to customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.