Night Security Officer — Trusted Protector & Customer Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services across client sites in the United States. Officers maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor activities, and enforce site policies to keep people and property safe.

Ideal candidates bring a HS diploma or GED, a valid security license (or the ability to obtain one quickly), and reliable transportation.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Report writing

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services across client sites in the United States. Officers maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor activities, and enforce site policies to keep people and property safe.

Ideal candidates bring a HS diploma or GED, a valid security license (or the ability to obtain one quickly), and reliable transportation.