Security Officer - Flex - 37848

Harvard•Oak Brook, IL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among our employees and clients for our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly. Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Officers are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect.

Requirements

Must have open scheduling availability to work mornings (1st shifts), evenings (2nd shifts), and overnights (3rd shifts) as scheduled by manager including weekends
Must be available to work a rotating flex schedule
20 Hour Security Training Certificate
Active PERC Card
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation - Personal transportation is needed as public transportation is not reliable in the area
Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance

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
Responsible for becoming 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