Security-Guard

Position Objective Company Overview:

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider 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.

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. Officers are responsible for providing professional, customer‑focused security and life safety services for the people and property they protect.

• 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.
• Familiarize yourself with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing 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 vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against 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 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 remains true to our long‑standing belief that employees first and customer service are paramount. Our mission, vision, and core values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY guide us and set the standard for the industry. By maintaining a safe and secure environment, we earn our customers' trust, confidence, and business. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee‑centric organization that empowers teams 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 $17.00/Hr.

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