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Harvard Protection Services

Security Officer - Armed -36244

Harvard Protection Services, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Company Overview Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider of high quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among 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.

Job Summary 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.

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.

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.

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 the 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

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.

Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting.

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

Compensation and Benefits Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate of USD $38.52 per hour. Benefits include health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and 401K enrollment opportunities.

Schedule: Sun, Mon, Tues 11pm-7am.

Location US-NY-Manhattan.

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

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