Security Officer

Overview

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation is built on responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, provide the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic; know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner
• Answer all phones professionally
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know and enforce facility/building policies and procedures 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
• Follow established emergency action plans and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed

• 20 Hour Security Training Certificate
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities.

Harvard Protection Services maintains its long-standing belief that Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY guide expectations for all employees. We strive to earn our customers’ trust, confidence, and business by maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are an employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading-edge service and solutions that create value for our customers.

Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities.

USD $19.00/Hr.