Security Guard (Blue Seal Required) - 37739

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance, Inc is seeking a Security Guard in Trenton, NJ, to support their goal of delivering high-quality security and life safety services. The role includes maintaining a professional demeanor, monitoring for suspicious activities, and ensuring the safety of customers and property.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a security guard license, and effective communication skills. Harvard Maintenance, Inc offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $20.00 and Union Benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience helpful.
• Neat and professional appearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed.

Skills

State or municipality mandated security officer licenses

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Reliable means of communication and transportation

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard (Blue Seal Required) – 37739

Location: US-NJ-Trenton

Requisition ID: 2026-37739

Hire Type: Full-Time

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.

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

Compensation

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with Union Benefits.

Salary & Wage Details: USD $20.00/Hr.

Schedule

Monday - Friday Day Shifts

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