Evening Security Officer — Customer-Focused Life Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental and vision insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers to deliver best-in-class security and life safety services for our clients. Officers provide professional customer-focused security and life safety support in the facilities they protect.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible presence, greeting guests, monitoring for suspicious activity, responding to emergencies, and producing clear incident reports. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Write routine correspondence and incident reports.
• Previous contract security or law enforcement 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 and detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect property and ensure proper removal.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems and prepare reports on incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Communication

Log/report writing

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers to deliver best-in-class security and life safety services for our clients. Officers provide professional customer-focused security and life safety support in the facilities they protect.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible presence, greeting guests, monitoring for suspicious activity, responding to emergencies, and producing clear incident reports. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.