Security Guard-39641

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

25d

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property at an assigned facility or building. The role involves maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols, and following established policies and emergency procedures. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position pays $21.98 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Harvard Protection Services describes its culture as employee-centric and guided by 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.
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 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 recognize 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 policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Conduct required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to help protect company property from theft 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.