Security Guard - 39715

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•New York, NY

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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 role supports the company’s goal of maintaining a safe and secure environment and requires a professional demeanor, strong customer service, and awareness of activity at the assigned facility or building. Duties may vary by customer location. The position pays $21.00 per hour. The schedule is floater coverage for mornings, evenings, and overnights.

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 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 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 facility or building policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Perform 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 with appropriate authorization.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.