Security Guard - 39927
About The Position
Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect. Officers maintain a visible presence, monitor the assigned facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, assist customers and visitors, control access, conduct patrols, monitor alarms and systems, and follow emergency procedures. Duties may vary based on the customer location assigned. The company describes its approach as employee-first and customer-service-focused, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, client focus, and accountability.
Requirements
- State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
- At least a 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, including customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
- Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
- Answer phones professionally.
- Allow 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 help prevent theft of company property and ensure property removals are authorized and meet customer requirements.
- Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
- Monitor alarms and systems.
- Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- 401(k) enrollment opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
