On-Site Security Officer — Customer-Focused Life Safety

Harvard Protection Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers in Philadelphia, PA to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring activities, enforcing policies, patrolling, and reporting incidents. Applicants should hold or be able to obtain a security guard license, possess reliable communication/transport, and have strong professional appearance and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within a reasonable period.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Previous security, law enforcement, military, or 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.
• Familiarize with incoming/outgoing traffic; know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally.
• Answer all phones professionally.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits.
• Enforce facility policies within the position’s limits.
• Perform required patrols on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft and ensure proper removal of property.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Written/oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers in Philadelphia, PA to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring activities, enforcing policies, patrolling, and reporting incidents. Applicants should hold or be able to obtain a security guard license, possess reliable communication/transport, and have strong professional appearance and communication skills.