Security Guard-36827

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Sick leave and vacation

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

A growing security service provider in New York is seeking Security Officers to provide top-tier security and life safety services. Responsibilities include monitoring premises, aiding guests, and preparing incident reports. Ideal candidates must possess a state-mandated security license and a High School Diploma. Previous experience in security or customer service is a plus. We offer a competitive pay rate of $18.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have state or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Strong communication skills with professional demeanor.
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, military, or customer service is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while aiding customers and visitors.
• Monitor environment for suspicious activity.
• Prepare reports on incidents and safety.
• Perform required patrols of assigned areas.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Professional appearance

Ability to monitor environments

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security guard licenses

Job description

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

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Officers are responsible for providing professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect.

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.
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner at all times.
• 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.

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, including log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience helpful.

Benefits

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities. USD $18.00/Hr.

About Harvard Protection Services

Harvard Protection Services maintains a strong belief in Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY guide all expectations and support throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer’s trust, confidence, and business by 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 create value for our customers.

Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.