Security Guard (Driver's License Required)-38609

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 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.

Requirements

• State or municipality mandated security officer license
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
• Reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Health & welfare benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401K enrollment opportunities

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM