Security Guard -34580 Job at Harvard Protection Services, LLC. in Kearny

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Overview

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. We are an industry leader known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our People are at the center of our Core Values and, as a family organization, we promote respect and embrace diversity.

Our Security Officers support Harvard Protection in 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 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
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic; know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• 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
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within customer requirements
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures
• Monitor alarms and systems
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities

USD $16.50/Hr.
Wednesday-Sunday - 10pm-6am

Employment type: Full-time | Seniority level: Entry level | Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management | Industries: Security and Investigations