Day-Shift Security Officer | 6am–2pm | Benefits Eligible

Harvard Protection Services; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in the United States is hiring Security Officers to provide professional, customer-focused security and life-safety services for people and property.

Officers maintain a visible presence, greet and assist visitors, monitor alarms, complete incident reports, and follow emergency procedures. The role offers competitive pay and benefits; candidates should have a HS diploma and a valid security guard license.

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.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Security licenses

Customer service experience

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Job description

Harvard Protection Services in the United States is hiring Security Officers to provide professional, customer-focused security and life-safety services for people and property.

Officers maintain a visible presence, greet and assist visitors, monitor alarms, complete incident reports, and follow emergency procedures. The role offers competitive pay and benefits; candidates should have a HS diploma and a valid security guard license.