Security Officer — People-First Evening Shift

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in New York is seeking Security Officers to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

You will maintain a visible presence, handle access control, monitor for suspicious activity, and prepare incident reports while upholding company values.

This role requires a high school diploma, a security guard license, and reliable transportation; it offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

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.
• 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.
• Become 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

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services in New York is seeking Security Officers to deliver professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

You will maintain a visible presence, handle access control, monitor for suspicious activity, and prepare incident reports while upholding company values.

This role requires a high school diploma, a security guard license, and reliable transportation; it offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.