Security Officer — People-First Safety & Frontline Protection

Harvard Protection Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety for people and property in the United States. The role requires a valid security officer license and a high school diploma, with reliable transportation and a neat, professional appearance.

You will greet visitors, monitor entrances, patrol designated areas, respond to emergencies, and document incidents with clear, concise reporting.

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 and aid 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.
• 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.
• 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 transportation

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety for people and property in the United States. The role requires a valid security officer license and a high school diploma, with reliable transportation and a neat, professional appearance.

You will greet visitors, monitor entrances, patrol designated areas, respond to emergencies, and document incidents with clear, concise reporting.