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F01 Security Guard-32692

Harvard Protection Services

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading security services provider in the United States is seeking a Security Guard for their Manhattan location. The role involves maintaining safety and security, monitoring the environment, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a security officer license, and strong communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health & Welfare
Dental
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
401K Enrollment

Qualifications

  • State or municipality mandated security officer licenses required.
  • Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a visible presence in the facility.
  • Monitor the environment for suspicious activity.
  • Prepare reports on incidents and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication
Professional Appearance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description







Security Guard-32692




Job Site Location

US-NY-Manhattan


















Requisition ID
2025-32692

Schedule
Mon-Tues 12am-8am & Thru-Fri 4pm-12am

Hire Type
Full-Time





Position Objective




Company Overview:

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider of high-quality security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our People are at the center of our Core Values and as a family organization, "we promote respect and embraces diversity."

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Officers are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect.






Essential Duties and 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

The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned






Knowledge and Skill Requirements




  • 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





Compensation




Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $19.00 with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

About Harvard Protection Services:

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer's trust, confidence, and business, through maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading edge service and solutions that creates value for our customers.

Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities






Salary & Wage Details




$19.00




Schedule




Mon-Tues 12am-8am & Thru-Fri 4pm-12am



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