Security Guard - 37727

Harvard•Monroe Township, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard for a senior living adult community. The primary responsibilities include access control, CCTV monitoring, and property surveillance. The role requires maintaining a professional demeanor, monitoring the environment for suspicious activity, and enforcing facility policies. This position involves greeting visitors, answering phones, monitoring alarms, and preparing incident reports. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to obtain a security guard license.

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
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