Overnight Security Pro: Patrols, Access Control & Safety

Harvard Protection Services; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is a leading private security provider in the United States, dedicated to protecting people and property with responsive leadership and a people-first approach.

Security Officers support our mission by delivering professional customer-focused security and life safety services, maintaining a visible presence, and following established procedures. This full-time role requires a HS diploma and a valid security license and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses are required.
• 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.
• 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 licenses

High School Diploma

Security guard license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Incident reporting

Contract security experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is a leading private security provider in the United States, dedicated to protecting people and property with responsive leadership and a people-first approach.

Security Officers support our mission by delivering professional customer-focused security and life safety services, maintaining a visible presence, and following established procedures. This full-time role requires a HS diploma and a valid security license and offers competitive pay and benefits.