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. Our reputation has been earned among our employees and clients for our 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.

Job Summary

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 the property they protect.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility/building
• Monitor the environment, detecting suspicious and unsafe activity
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic; know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• 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 a vehicle
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property
• 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

Requirements

• State or municipality‑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
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience helpful

Pay

Competitive hourly pay rate.

Benefits

• Health & welfare benefits
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401(k) enrollment opportunities