Security Officer — Customer‑Focused, Team‑Driven Guard

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is a fast-growing private security provider in the United States. We seek a Security Officer to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

The officer will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor environments, enforce policies, and complete incident reports. Hourly pay starts at USD 19.00 with benefits; weekends are scheduled, and training opportunities are available.

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.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, 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, 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

Skills

Security licenses

High school diploma

Security guard license

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Reporting

Experience in security

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is a fast-growing private security provider in the United States. We seek a Security Officer to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

The officer will maintain a professional demeanor, greet visitors, monitor environments, enforce policies, and complete incident reports. Hourly pay starts at USD 19.00 with benefits; weekends are scheduled, and training opportunities are available.