GSA-Credentialed Security Officer | Flexible Part-Time

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer to support our life safety services for people and property in Manhattan. You will provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services, maintaining a visible presence and abiding by site policies.

Essential duties include greeting visitors, patrolling, monitoring alarms, and preparing incident reports. Requires valid credentials, licenses, and reliable transportation; part-time schedule with open availability.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid GSA credential or be eligible to obtain one.
• 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 log entries and incident reporting
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military or 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
• 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 theft and ensure authorized removal
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities

Skills

GSA credential

Security license

High school diploma

Security guard license

Reliable transport

Interpersonal skills

Incident reporting

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer to support our life safety services for people and property in Manhattan. You will provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services, maintaining a visible presence and abiding by site policies.

Essential duties include greeting visitors, patrolling, monitoring alarms, and preparing incident reports. Requires valid credentials, licenses, and reliable transportation; part-time schedule with open availability.