Security Guard (Driver's License Required) -39727
About The Position
Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life-safety services for the people and property they protect. The role includes maintaining a visible presence, monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols, monitoring alarms and systems, and following emergency procedures. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The posting lists a wage of 15, without specifying a currency or pay period. Harvard Protection Services offers benefit opportunities including health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment.
Requirements
- State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
- At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must hold 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, including 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 patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
- Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property follows customer requirements.
- Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
- Monitor alarms and systems.
- Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- 401(k) enrollment opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
