Security Officer — Proactive Safety & Guest Support

Harvard Protection Services; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in New Jersey seeks a Security Officer to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

The role requires state or municipal security officer licenses, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid security guard license or ability to obtain one. You will patrol, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and file incident reports while upholding company values.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must obtain a security guard license within an acceptable period.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Write routine log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military or 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.
• Familiarize with incoming/outgoing traffic and 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 theft 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

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Customer service experience

Security operations

Written reports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services in New Jersey seeks a Security Officer to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property.

The role requires state or municipal security officer licenses, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid security guard license or ability to obtain one. You will patrol, greet visitors, monitor alarms, and file incident reports while upholding company values.