Security Guard

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 earned among our employees and clients for responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. Our Officers are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the 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
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always
• Answer all phones in a professional manner and perform audible announcements clearly
• 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
• Perform operational functions such as scheduling, overtime management, and staff training when necessary
• 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
• Perform fire drills and additional safety duties as needed
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance
• May provide firefighting duties during emergencies and train others in emergency response plan
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed

• Must Have Open Scheduling Availability
• NYS Security License / Guard Card
• Fire Safety Director's License Required - F0-1 / F0-3 / F0-4
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Reliable means of communication and transportation
• Organizational skills and time management with the ability to work in a fast paced customer service environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills

$20.00 per hour

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer’s trust, confidence, and business, through 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 creates value for our customers.

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

USD $20.00/Hr. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm - Package Center