Security Officer Armed

About the role

Our Armed 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, and guests
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Become familiar with 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 the theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate customer requirements
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed

Requirements

• Mandatory Law Enforcement experience
• Active licenses and/or certifications that meet all state and municipality requirements for armed security officers
• 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; neat and professional appearance

Qualifications

• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills; neat and professional appearance

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefits

Pay

$40.06/hr

Schedule

Monday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 11pm