Security Guard - 37733

Harvard•Newark, NJ

12d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among with our employees and clients for our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly. This position is designed to support operational needs by filling in for scheduled vacancies, call-outs, vacations, or high-demand periods. Floaters must have a valid driver license and reliable vehicle. The ideal candidate must be adaptable, reliable, and able to quickly learn and perform site-specific duties at various locations.

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