Position ObjectiveCompany Overview: 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 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 embrace diversity.
Our Fire & Life Safety Directors support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services.
Our FSDs are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and the staff that they may lead.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesA true Leader positionMaintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guestsMaintain a visible presence in the facility/building assignedMonitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activityBecome familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guestsAnswer all phones in a professional manner and demonstrate the ability to perform clear and audible announcementsPermit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exitsKnow the facility/building policies and procedures, and enforce them within the limits of the positionFollow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standardsMonitor alarms and systems as requiredMay perform operations-related functions including scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, training, and development of staff, as requiredTest and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standardsDiscuss violations and unsafe conditions with site representativesPrepare reports, such as inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazardsMaintain records and logs as required by lawMay be called upon to perform firefighting duties during emergenciesMay train others in fire emergency response plansAssist in fire drills, as requiredMay perform other inspections and safety duties as requiredMay perform additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s), in addition to Fire Inspector dutiesThe essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assignedKnowledge and Skill RequirementsState or municipality mandated security officer licensesMinimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalentMust have Fire Safety Directors licenseKnowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and proceduresMust have reliable means of communication and transportationStrong interpersonal communication skillsMust have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable periodPrevious contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, or customer service experience preferredGood organizational skillsAbility to write routine detailed correspondence, including log entries, incident reports, and other documentationAbility to work in a fast-paced, customer service environmentGood time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem-solveGood computer skills including Microsoft OfficeCompensationHarvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $25.48 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 create value for our customers.
Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities
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