Proactive Security Officer — Customer-Centric, Day Shift

Harvard Protection Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional security and life safety services. You will maintain a visible presence, assist customers, and respond to incidents to protect people and property.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid security guard license or ability to obtain one. Prior security or related experience is helpful; reliable transportation and strong communication skills are essential.

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
• Becomes 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

Skills

Security licenses

High school diploma

Security guard license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Log writing

Prior security experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional security and life safety services. You will maintain a visible presence, assist customers, and respond to incidents to protect people and property.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid security guard license or ability to obtain one. Prior security or related experience is helpful; reliable transportation and strong communication skills are essential.