Security-Guard

Company Overview

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high‑quality security services in the United States. An industry leader known for innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit, the company places people at the center of its core values and operates as a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity.

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in its goal of providing best‑in‑class security and life‑safety services. Officers are responsible for delivering 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 assigned facility or building.
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic; know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet all customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner.
• 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.

• State or municipal mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum high‑school diploma, GED, or 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 a neat, professional appearance.
• Write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer‑service experience helpful.

Competitive hourly rate with health, dental, vision, and wellness programs; sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment opportunities.

USD $18.56/hr overnights: 11 pm–7 am – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Security and Investigations

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