Security Guard (Blue Seal Required) - 39701

Harvard•Newark, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect. The role supports the company’s goal of delivering best-in-class security services and requires maintaining a safe and secure environment while providing responsive, professional service to customers, employees, visitors, and guests. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and pays $17.00 per hour. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned. Harvard Protection Services describes its values as PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
At least a 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 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 the 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 facility or building 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 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.