Security Guard - 36496

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•New York, NY

7d•$20

About The Position

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Officers are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect.

Requirements

Must Have Open Scheduling Availability
NYS Security License / Guard Card
Fire Safety Director's License Required - F0-1 / F0-3 / F0-4
Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
Organizational skills and time management with the ability to work in a fast paced customer service environment
Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance
Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills

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
Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always
Answer all phones in a professional manner and perform audible announcements clearly
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 vehicle
Perform operational functions such as scheduling, overtime management, and staff training when necessary
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
Perform fire drills and additional safety duties as needed
Monitor alarms and systems
Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance
May provide fire fighting duties during emergencies and train others in emergency response plan
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed
The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned