Night Security Officer - Customer-Focused Protection

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment benefit opportunities

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services at the Chicago site. You will maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and enforce site policies while delivering attentive service.

This full-time position requires a valid security guard license, reliable transportation, and strong communication. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:00am, with competitive hourly pay and

Qualifications

• Must hold a security guard license (PERC Card) and 20‑hour training Certificate.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is 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.
• Familiarize with incoming and 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 and exits.
• Enforce facility policies within the limits of the position.
• Perform patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft and ensure authorized removal of property.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Security license

PERC Card

20‑hour training

Communication

Professional appearance

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services at the Chicago site. You will maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and enforce site policies while delivering attentive service.

This full-time position requires a valid security guard license, reliable transportation, and strong communication. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:00am, with competitive hourly pay and