Security Guard- 35255

Company Overview:

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider 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."

Job Summary:

Our 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.

* Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.

* Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.

* Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.

* Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, tenants, visitors, and guests.

* Answer phones professionally and perform audible announcements clearly.

* Enforce facility/building policies and procedures within the position's limits.

* Follow established emergency action plans, fire protection, and safety standards.

* Monitor alarms and systems as required.

* Perform operational functions such as scheduling, overtime management, and staff training when necessary.

* Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance.

* Prepare reports on inspections, violations, and recommendations.

* Perform fire drills and additional safety duties as needed.

* May provide fire-fighting duties during emergencies and train others in emergency response plans.

The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned

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
• Good organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

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