Security Guard - Overnight - 37836

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•East Brunswick, NJ

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for conducting mobile patrol operations and maintaining a secure environment. The company emphasizes employee support, valuing its team members, and providing resources for success. The Security Guard will be expected to maintain a professional demeanor, monitor the environment for suspicious activity, and enforce facility policies and procedures. This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable 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
A valid driver’s license in good standing is required

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