Security Guard (Trucking Facility) - 39863

Harvard•Kearny, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard for a high-volume trucking facility. The position's primary duties include access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. The guard must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. The role requires maintaining a visible and professional presence, monitoring the facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, controlling entry and exit, conducting patrols, monitoring alarms and systems, and following emergency procedures. Duties may vary by customer location.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
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 a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and 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 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 facility's customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
Answer phones professionally.
Permit authorized people 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 foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure removals are 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.
Perform access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry.