Trucking Facility Security Guard - 39865

Harvard•Kearny, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Guard for a high-volume trucking environment. The role focuses on access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. The guard maintains a visible presence, monitors the facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, assists customers and visitors, and helps protect people and property. A valid driver license and reliable vehicle are required. The schedule requires open availability, and the hourly pay rate is $17.00.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses, as applicable.
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 a valid driver license and reliable vehicle.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence at the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and identify 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.
Allow authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn and enforce facility policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
Conduct required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to deter theft of company property and ensure property is removed only as 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.
Perform access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry as applicable to the assigned location.