Security Officer — Customer‑Focused Protection Specialist

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services, LLC. is seeking Security Officers in the Philadelphia area to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor alarms, patrol assigned areas, and prepare incident reports.

High school diploma, valid security license, and reliable transportation are required; prior security or related service experience is helpful. USD $17.45/hr.

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 a reasonable 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally.
• Answer phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits.
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departures to protect company property and ensure proper removal of property.
• Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Harvard Protection Services, LLC. is seeking Security Officers in the Philadelphia area to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor alarms, patrol assigned areas, and prepare incident reports.

High school diploma, valid security license, and reliable transportation are required; prior security or related service experience is helpful. USD $17.45/hr.