Overnight Security Guard (Loss Prevention) -38798

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in Piscataway, NJ is seeking an Overnight Security Guard (Loss Prevention) to monitor surveillance, deter theft, and enforce site rules during the overnight shift.

The role emphasizes strong observation, communication, and professional appearance, with a requirement for security licenses and a high school diploma. Compensation is $20 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

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 professional demeanor and assist customers and visitors.
• Maintain a visible security presence at the assigned location.
• Monitor environment to detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Learn incoming/outgoing traffic and know customers, tenants, visitors.
• Greet all persons professionally.
• Answer phones professionally.
• Control entry points; only authorize access.
• Know and enforce site policies.
• Patrol designated areas on foot or by vehicle.
• Observe departures to prevent theft and ensure authorized removal.
• Follow emergency plans and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and security systems.
• Prepare incident reports as directed.
• Duties may vary by customer location.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional appearance

Patrol skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license (or able to obtain)

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Overnight Security Guard (Loss Prevention) -38798

Job Site Location

US-NJ-Piscataway

Requisition ID

2026-38798

Schedule

Wednesday-Sunday 2:30am-9am

Hire Type

Full-Time

Position Objective

Company Overview

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among our employees and clients for our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

Job Summary

The position requires maintaining constant attention to surveillance monitors, loss prevention, and following established security procedures. Strong observation, communication, and computer skills are required.

Essential Duties and 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
• Responsible for becoming familiar 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

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 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

Compensation

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

About Harvard Protection Services

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer's trust, confidence, and business, through maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading edge service and solutions that creates value for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws

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Salary & Wage Details

USD $20.00/Hr.

Schedule

Wednesday-Sunday 2:30am-9am