Day-Shift Security Guard: Access Control & Guest Service

Harvard Protection Services; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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 Guard to greet visitors, manage access control, and provide exceptional customer service at a Class A commercial building.

The role requires a security officer license (or ability to obtain one) and a minimum high school diploma. Strong interpersonal skills and a neat appearance are essential for maintaining safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Communication

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard to greet visitors, manage access control, and provide exceptional customer service at a Class A commercial building.

The role requires a security officer license (or ability to obtain one) and a minimum high school diploma. Strong interpersonal skills and a neat appearance are essential for maintaining safety and professionalism.