Manhattan Security Officer - Evening & Weekend Patrol

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Guard to support life safety services at a Manhattan site. You will maintain a professional presence, greet guests, monitor entrances, and respond to incidents, ensuring a secure environment for people and property.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid security officer license (or ability to obtain one). Schedule: Tue–Fri 4pm–12am and Sun 8am–4pm. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

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.
• 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.

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

Security licenses

HS Diploma

License to obtain

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Guard to support life safety services at a Manhattan site. You will maintain a professional presence, greet guests, monitor entrances, and respond to incidents, ensuring a secure environment for people and property.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid security officer license (or ability to obtain one). Schedule: Tue–Fri 4pm–12am and Sun 8am–4pm. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.