Security Officer – Customer-Focused Life Safety

Harvard Protection Services; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in the United States seeks a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property they protect.

You will maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, perform patrols, and prepare incident reports. The role offers hourly pay with health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment.

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.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Write routine log entries and incident reporting.
• Background in contract security, law enforcement, or military is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious activity.
• Know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally.
• Answer phones professionally.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Enforce facility policies within role limits.
• Perform patrols on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to prevent theft.
• Follow emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Written communications

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services in the United States seeks a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property they protect.

You will maintain a visible presence, greet visitors, monitor alarms, perform patrols, and prepare incident reports. The role offers hourly pay with health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment.