Truck Yard Security Guard: Access Control & Patrol

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard for a high-volume trucking facility in the US state of New Jersey. The role focuses on access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry.

A valid driver license and reliable vehicle are required for travel between locations. You will greet visitors and staff, monitor entrances, enforce site policies, and perform patrols by foot or vehicle.

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.
• 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, 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
• Responsible for becoming 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

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Security guard license

Log entry/report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Guard for a high-volume trucking facility in the US state of New Jersey. The role focuses on access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry.

A valid driver license and reliable vehicle are required for travel between locations. You will greet visitors and staff, monitor entrances, enforce site policies, and perform patrols by foot or vehicle.