F02 Security Guard- 34839 Job at Harvard Protection Services in New York

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 property they protect.

Position Details

• F02 Security Guard - 34839
• Location: US-NY-Bronx
• Requisition ID: 2025-34839
• Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday, 12am-8am
• Hire Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Become familiar with incoming/outgoing traffic and know customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner
• Answer phones professionally
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/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 prevent theft and ensure authorized removal of property
• Follow established emergency action plans 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, Skills and Qualifications

• 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
• Reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a neat, professional appearance
• Ability to write routine correspondence, log entries, and incident reports
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful

Compensation

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

About Harvard Protection Services

Harvard Protection Services remains committed to Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values — PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY — guide our goals to earn customers’ trust and business by maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading-edge service and solutions for our customers.

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

Salary & Schedule

• Salary: $18.02/hour
• Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday, 12am-8am