Security Guard - 39866

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•West Orange, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard for an assignment at Essex County Zoo. The role involves working in a zoo environment and conducting foot patrols, mobile patrols, and facility surveillance. The Security Guard maintains a visible presence, monitors for suspicious or unsafe activity, assists customers and visitors, controls access, follows site policies and emergency procedures, monitors alarms and systems, and prepares reports. Duties may differ depending on the assigned customer location. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; applicable security officer licensing; reliable communication and transportation; professional interpersonal and written communication; and a neat, professional appearance. A security guard license is required or must be obtainable within an acceptable period. Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful. The hourly wage is USD $16.50. The schedule is Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Harvard Protection Services offers health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities.

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.
Ability to conduct foot patrols.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor and assist 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 with 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 by vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal meets customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.