Security Officer: Day Shift + Benefits (6:30-2:30)

Harvard Protection Services, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer in New York to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. You will greet visitors, monitor entrances, patrol designated areas, respond to incidents, and maintain clear logs and reports in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a valid security license, a minimum high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a neat, professional appearance.

Qualifications

• State or municipality security officer licenses required.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or 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.
• 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 and detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Familiarize with incoming/outgoing traffic, know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally.
• Answer phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits.
• Enforce facility policies and procedures within position limits.
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to prevent theft of company property.
• Follow emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Skills

Security license

High School Diploma

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer in New York to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. You will greet visitors, monitor entrances, patrol designated areas, respond to incidents, and maintain clear logs and reports in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a valid security license, a minimum high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a neat, professional appearance.