Overnight Security Guard-39128

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking dedicated Security Officers to join our team and contribute to our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. Our officers are responsible for delivering professional, customer-focused security and life safety services to protect the people and property they are assigned to. This role requires maintaining a professional demeanor, monitoring the environment for suspicious activity, and enforcing facility policies and procedures.

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.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, and know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and 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 a 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.