Security Officer - Customer-Focused, Visible Safety

Harvard Protection Services, LLC; Manhattan (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part 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 for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, greet guests, monitor alarms, and report incidents promptly.

This role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and adherence to facility policies, with training and benefits including health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

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.
• 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 familiarizing with incoming/outgoing traffic, and know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits.
• Know the facility/backing policies and procedures; enforce them within role limits.
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect company property and ensure proper removal of property.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed.

Skills

Security guard license

High school diploma

Reliable communication

Interpersonal skills

Log and incident reporting

Contract security experience helpful

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 for people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, greet guests, monitor alarms, and report incidents promptly.

This role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and adherence to facility policies, with training and benefits including health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and a 401(k) plan.