Security Guard

Position Details

Job Site

Location:

US-NJ-Kearny

Requisition :

Schedule:

Saturday‑Sunday 2pm‑10pm

Hire Type:
Part‑Time

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high‑quality security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our people are at the center of our core values, and as a family organization, we promote respect and embrace diversity.

This location is a high‑volume trucking environment. Primary responsibilities include access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time, conduct yard checks, and be aware that this site is not accessible by public transportation.

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility or building assigned.
• Monitor the environment with the ability to 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 at all times.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the 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 a 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.

The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned.

• 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, including log entries and incident reporting.
• 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 in Employees First and Customer Service. Our mission, vision, and core values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY guide all employees. We earn our customers’ trust, confidence, and business by maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, 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 $16.50 per hour.

Saturday‑Sunday 2pm‑10pm