Harvard Protection Services is hiring: Security Guard-34522 in New York

Overview

Security Guard-34522

Job Site Location: US-NY-Manhattan

Requisition ID: 2025-34522

Schedule: Wed-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 4pm-12am

Hire Type: Full-Time

Company 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 innovative thinking and an 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 property they protect.

Essential Duties and 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 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

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 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 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

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $21.35 per hour.

Benefits include health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment opportunities.

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

Schedule

Wed-Fri 8am-5pm & Sat-Sun 4pm-12am