Security Guard-39878

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

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 officer maintains a visible presence at the assigned facility, monitors for suspicious or unsafe activity, and helps protect customers, employees, visitors, tenants, and guests. Duties may vary depending on the customer location assigned. The position pays $20.44 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Harvard Protection Services describes itself as an employee-centric security provider guided by the values of people first, safety, teamwork, client focus, and accountability.

Requirements

Meet state- or municipality-mandated security officer licensing requirements.
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.
Demonstrate 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 is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor and assist customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence at 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 at the facility.
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 in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to deter theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.