Security-Guard-37824

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking dedicated Security Officers to join our team. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services to protect people and property. You will maintain a professional demeanor, monitor the environment for suspicious activity, and enforce facility policies and procedures. This role requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, a neat and professional appearance, and the ability to prepare detailed reports.

Requirements

State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance
Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned.
Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always.
Answer all phones in a professional manner.
Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
Know the facility / building policies and procedures; enforce them within the limits of the position.
Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to protect against the theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed.