Customer-Focused Security Officer - Flexible Schedule

Harvard Protection Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, greet guests, monitor alarms, and enforce building policies while performing routine patrols and reporting incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a state licenses where required, with a valid security guard license obtainable within a reasonable period.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance.
• Must have or be able to obtain a security guard license within a reasonable period.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor and assist customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Be familiar with incoming/outgoing traffic and customers/tenants/visitors.
• Greet individuals professionally and answer phones.
• Permit authorized persons to enter and monitor entrances/exits.
• Enforce facility policies within role limits.
• Conduct patrols on foot or by vehicle.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Written reporting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, greet guests, monitor alarms, and enforce building policies while performing routine patrols and reporting incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a state licenses where required, with a valid security guard license obtainable within a reasonable period.