Security Officer — Customer-Focused Life Safety Pro

Harvard Protection Services; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental & vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services at client sites in the United States. The role requires maintaining a visible presence, monitoring environments, greeting visitors, and enforcing site policies while ensuring safety and security of people and property.

The ideal candidate holds a state security officer license (or can obtain one) and has a High School Diploma or GED, plus reliable transportation

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, to include log entries and incident reporting.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Security license

High School Diploma

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services at client sites in the United States. The role requires maintaining a visible presence, monitoring environments, greeting visitors, and enforcing site policies while ensuring safety and security of people and property.

The ideal candidate holds a state security officer license (or can obtain one) and has a High School Diploma or GED, plus reliable transportation