Security Officer - People-First Safety & Benefits

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services in the United States. The role requires a visible, courteous presence, the ability to greet and assist visitors, monitor entrances, and enforce site policies as part of a team dedicated to protecting people and property.

The position emphasizes adherence to emergency procedures, reporting incidents, and maintaining reliable communication and transportation to

Qualifications

• Must have 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 and aid customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility or building assigned.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Know the facility’s customers, tenants, visitors, and guests; greet them professionally.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Enforce facility policies within the position’s 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.

Skills

Security licenses

Interpersonal communication

Observation & awareness

Incident reporting

Customer service

Patrolling & deterrence

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Security guard license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services in the United States. The role requires a visible, courteous presence, the ability to greet and assist visitors, monitor entrances, and enforce site policies as part of a team dedicated to protecting people and property.

The position emphasizes adherence to emergency procedures, reporting incidents, and maintaining reliable communication and transportation to