Security Guard

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•Lower Merion Township, PA

7d•$18

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment by maintaining a visible presence, monitoring the assigned facility, controlling access, conducting patrols, and following established policies and emergency procedures. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position is scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is listed as 18, with no currency or pay period specified. The company offers benefit opportunities that include health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses, as applicable.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Hold a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills and a neat, professional appearance.
Be able 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 and recognize customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
Answer phones professionally.
Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn facility or building policies and procedures and enforce them 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 removal is authorized under customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.