Security Guard -36028

Harvard • Kearny, NJ

7d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider of high-quality security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our People are at the center of our Core Values and as a family organization, “we promote respect and embraces diversity.” This location is a high-volume trucking environment. Primary responsibilities include access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as conduct yard checks. Please note that this site is not accessible by public transportation.

Requirements

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the 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 and neat and professional appearance
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting

Nice To Haves

• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures; enforce them within the limits of the position
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Observe departing personnel to protect against the theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate customer requirements
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned

Benefits

• Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees