Security Guard -35890

Position Objective

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 and are well 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 embraces diversity."

This location is a high-volume trucking environment. Primary responsibilities include access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as conduct yard checks. Please note that this site is not accessible by public transportation.

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, visitors, and guests

Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always

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

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, customer service experience helpful

Compensation

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

About Harvard Protection Services :

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our mission, vision and core values of people first, safety, teamwork, client focus, and accountability are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer's trust, confidence, and business, through maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading edge service and solutions that creates value for our customers.

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

Salary & Wage Details

USD $16.50 / Hr.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm