Security Officer: Customer-Focused Life Safety

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor entrances, conduct patrols, observe behavior, and respond to alarms and incidents.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, coordinating with customers, tenants, and staff, and preparing reports on accidents or suspicious activities.

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

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Reliable communication and transportation

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking Security Officers to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor entrances, conduct patrols, observe behavior, and respond to alarms and incidents.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, coordinating with customers, tenants, and staff, and preparing reports on accidents or suspicious activities.