Night & Weekend Security Officer | Health, Vacation, 401K

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer in Jersey City to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible presence, patrolling designated areas, monitoring alarms, and preparing incident reports. Applicants should hold a state or local security license, have a high school diploma or GED, and reliable transportation. This is a full-time, evening/weekend shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State or municipality security officer license required or ability to obtain one.
• Reliable transportation and communication means required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and professional appearance expected.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or customer service helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional demeanor and aid customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility or building.
• Monitor environment and detect suspicious/unsafe activity.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally.
• Answer phones professionally and document incidents.
• Permit entry to authorized persons and monitor entrances/exits.
• Enforce facility policies within role limits.
• Perform patrols on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect company property.
• Follow emergency action plans and monitor alarms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Documentation

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Security guard license (active or obtainable)

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer in Jersey City to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible presence, patrolling designated areas, monitoring alarms, and preparing incident reports. Applicants should hold a state or local security license, have a high school diploma or GED, and reliable transportation. This is a full-time, evening/weekend shift.