Night Security Officer: Frontline Safety & Patrol

Harvard Protection Services; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services offers professional customer-focused security and life safety services. Officers provide a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and patrol assigned facilities to protect people and property. You will document incidents, assist customers, and enforce site policies with professionalism.

This role emphasizes reliable communication, strong appearance, and teamwork, with an emphasis on safety and client service across shifts in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses are required or obtainable within an acceptable period.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication and professional appearance.
• Ability to write routine log entries and incident reports.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, or military experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor and assist customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility.
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Greet customers, staff, tenants, and guests professionally at all times.
• Answer phones professionally and manage entry/exit of authorized persons.
• Perform patrols on foot or in vehicle and monitor alarm systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Security officer licenses

High level interpersonal skills

Written communication

Reliable transportation & comms

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services offers professional customer-focused security and life safety services. Officers provide a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and patrol assigned facilities to protect people and property. You will document incidents, assist customers, and enforce site policies with professionalism.

This role emphasizes reliable communication, strong appearance, and teamwork, with an emphasis on safety and client service across shifts in a dynamic security environment.