Security Officer

Company Overview

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

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 property they protect.

Eastchester Heights – Bronx, NY

• 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
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests in a professional manner at all times
• 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

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses – NYS Security License
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period – F01 / F03 / F04
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance
• Write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience helpful

$19.00 per hour

Harvard Protection Services remains true to our long‑standing belief of Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are reflected in the expectations set and supported for all employees. We strive to earn our customers’ trust, confidence, and business by maintaining a safe and secure environment and are recognized as a dynamic, employee‑centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading‑edge service and solutions that create value for our customers.

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