Overnight Security & Loss Prevention Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a vigilant security professional responsible for monitoring surveillance, assisting customers, and enforcing site policies in a client-facing environment in Piscataway, NJ. The role emphasizes strong observation, communication, and computer skills to maintain a safe, secure facility.

Responsibilities include visible security presence, access control, incident reporting, and adherence to emergency procedures.

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
• 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

Skills

Security guard license

Reliable communication

Professional appearance

Interpersonal communication

Log/report writing

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a vigilant security professional responsible for monitoring surveillance, assisting customers, and enforcing site policies in a client-facing environment in Piscataway, NJ. The role emphasizes strong observation, communication, and computer skills to maintain a safe, secure facility.

Responsibilities include visible security presence, access control, incident reporting, and adherence to emergency procedures.