Security Officer: People-First Safety on Weekend Shifts

Harvard Protection Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers to support professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property we protect.

The role requires licensed security officers or the ability to obtain a license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and reliable transportation. You will greet guests, patrol the site, monitor alarms, and incident reports while upholding our standards of professionalism and safety.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Must have 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 / building assigned
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests professionally
• Answer all phones professionally
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Enforce facility policies within the position’s scope
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Observe departing personnel to prevent theft 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
• The essential duties may differ by customer location assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Patrol and surveillance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is hiring Security Officers to support professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property we protect.

The role requires licensed security officers or the ability to obtain a license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and reliable transportation. You will greet guests, patrol the site, monitor alarms, and incident reports while upholding our standards of professionalism and safety.