Supervisor Security Guard - 39867

Harvard•North Bergen, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking an experienced Security Supervisor to oversee daily security operations at a busy trucking and transportation facility. The role requires leadership and the ability to manage security personnel and site operations. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned. The supervisor maintains a professional and visible presence, assists customers and facility occupants, monitors for suspicious or unsafe activity, controls access, conducts patrols, follows emergency procedures, monitors alarms and systems, and prepares reports. The position requires a state- or municipality-mandated security license, or the ability to obtain one within an acceptable period.

Requirements

At least 2 years of security supervisory experience.
State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Reliable means of communication and transportation.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Neat and professional appearance.
Ability 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 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 and enforce facility or 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 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.