Security Guard - 39866

Harvard•West Orange, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard for an assignment at Essex County Zoo. The role’s primary responsibilities include foot patrol, mobile patrol, and facility surveillance. The guard must be able to conduct foot patrols and maintain a professional, visible presence while helping protect the facility and its people and property. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. Harvard Protection Services describes itself as a privately owned provider of security services that emphasizes employee support, customer service, safety, teamwork, client focus, and accountability. The position offers an hourly wage of $16.50 and a schedule of Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m.

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 conduct foot patrols.

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting 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 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 is removed only as 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.