Security Guard-39876

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•New York, NY

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring facilities, assisting customers and visitors, controlling access, conducting patrols, following emergency procedures, and reporting incidents. Duties may vary based on the customer location assigned. The position pays $17.50 per hour. The schedule is Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits opportunities include health and welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses, as applicable.
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.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills and a neat, 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and identify suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and recognize 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 in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure property is removed only as authorized under customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.