Security Guard (Trucking Facility) - 39863
About this role
Position Objective
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 our 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:
High-volume trucking facility Primary responsibilities include access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry. Must have a valid driver licens and reliable vehicle.
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