Security Guard - 39775

Harvard•East Rutherford, NJ

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About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard for a Class A commercial building that requires high standards of professionalism, appearance, and conduct. The guard provides customer service by greeting visitors and managing access control, while maintaining a visible presence and helping keep the facility safe and secure. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned.

Requirements

State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Minimum 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 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 while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and identify suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, including 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.
Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure removals are authorized according to customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.