Security Guard-39876

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

5d•$18 - $18

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. The role supports the company’s goal of providing best-in-class security services and requires a professional demeanor, attentiveness, and a customer-service focus. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position is scheduled Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay is $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

Hold security officer licenses mandated by the state or municipality.
Have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Have 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.
Maintain a neat and 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 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 people to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn facility policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Conduct required foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure removals are 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.