Weekend Security Officer — Visible Presence & Customer Focus

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental and Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in New York, NY is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. The role emphasizes a visible presence, incident reporting, and adherence to site policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid security officer license (or be able to obtain one), have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong communication and professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a state or municipality security officer license.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within a reasonable period.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance.
• 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
• 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

Interpersonal communication

Professional appearance

Documentation

Emergency response

Customer service

License holder

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Harvard Protection Services in New York, NY is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. The role emphasizes a visible presence, incident reporting, and adherence to site policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid security officer license (or be able to obtain one), have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong communication and professional appearance.