Security Officer - 37358

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Chicago seeks Security Officers to support their mission of providing top-tier security and life safety services. Responsibilities include maintaining a professional presence, monitoring for suspicious activities, and preparing reports on incidents. Candidates must possess a 20 Hour Security Training Certificate, an active PERC Card, and display strong interpersonal communication skills. The role offers a flexible, rotating schedule with shifts available at various times including mornings, evenings, and overnights.

Qualifications

• Must have open scheduling availability for various shifts.
• Reliable communication means required.
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or military is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while aiding customers and guests.
• Monitor the environment for suspicious activities.
• Prepare reports on incidents and accidents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Education

20 Hour Security Training Certificate

Active PERC Card

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location

Luxury Corporate Office Center; Downtown Chicago - Loop, West Loop, South Loop, Mag Mile, Gold Coast

Responsibilities

• Must have open scheduling availability to work mornings (1st shifts), evenings (2nd shifts), and overnights (3rd shifts) as scheduled by manager, including weekends
• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Become familiar with incoming/outgoing traffic, the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits
• Know and enforce facility policies and procedures within the limits of the position
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed

Qualifications

• Must have open scheduling availability to work mornings (1st shifts), evenings (2nd shifts), and overnights (3rd shifts) as scheduled by manager, including weekends
• Must be available to work a rotating full-time flex schedule
• 20 Hour Security Training Certificate
• Active PERC Card
• 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

Pay Rate

$20.00/Hr.

About Harvard Protection Services

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values are PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY. We are 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/Disabilities

USD $20.00/Hr. Flex Schedule - Rotating Morning, Evening, and Overnight Shifts - Open Scheduling Availability Required