Security-Guard-37589

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

18h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking dedicated Security Officers to join our team. As one of the fastest-growing security service providers in the United States, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client. Our Security Officers are crucial in providing best-in-class security and life safety services, ensuring a professional, customer-focused environment for the people and property they protect. We are committed to supporting our employees, making them feel valued, providing them with the resources for success, and empowering them to perform flawlessly.

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
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.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, and know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and 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 and enforce facility / building policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a 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.