Security-Guard -FT-Overnight -Fri, Sat, Sun -$17.00/hr- Elizabeth -29731

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Harvard Maintenance - Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Elizabeth, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Security Guard position at Harvard Protection Services involves providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services. The role is essential in maintaining a safe environment for customers, employees, and visitors, particularly during overnight shifts on weekends. Security Officers are expected to uphold the company's core values of respect and diversity while ensuring the security of the premises they are assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned.
• Monitor the environment, detecting suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Familiarize with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and 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 a 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.

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.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Health & welfare benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401K enrollment benefit opportunities