Evening Security Officer: Customer-Focused & Protective

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; 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 in New York to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services. You will maintain a professional demeanor, greet guests, monitor entrances, and perform patrols to protect people and property.

The role requires a state license and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to obtain a guard license if needed. It offers an hourly pay rate with benefits and opportunities for career growth within a client-focused

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.
• Be familiar with incoming/outgoing traffic, know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• 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/exits.
• Know facility 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 company property and ensure authorized removal.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Security guard license

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Incident reporting

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer in New York to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services. You will maintain a professional demeanor, greet guests, monitor entrances, and perform patrols to protect people and property.

The role requires a state license and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to obtain a guard license if needed. It offers an hourly pay rate with benefits and opportunities for career growth within a client-focused