On-Call Security Officer — Customer-Focused & Life-Safety

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect.

You will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor entrances, perform patrols, and respond to alarms, incidents, and safety concerns across assigned sites.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a security guard license or the ability to obtain one is necessary.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a security guard license or obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat appearance.
• 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 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.
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written reports

Transportation

Security license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect.

You will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor entrances, perform patrols, and respond to alarms, incidents, and safety concerns across assigned sites.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a security guard license or the ability to obtain one is necessary.