Evening Security Officer — Protect People & Property

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental & vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer in Manhattan, NY, to deliver professional customer-focused security and life-safety services for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, monitor activity, greet visitors, and enforce policies during a Monday–Friday schedule from 4pm to 12am.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a security guard license or ability to obtain one, reliable transportation, and strong communication with a neat, professional

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
• 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

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer in Manhattan, NY, to deliver professional customer-focused security and life-safety services for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, monitor activity, greet visitors, and enforce policies during a Monday–Friday schedule from 4pm to 12am.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a security guard license or ability to obtain one, reliable transportation, and strong communication with a neat, professional