Overview
Armed Security Officer Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Harvard Protection Services, LLC
Title: Armed Security Officer
Company: Harvard Protection Services, LLC
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Security (Security Guard, Site Security)
Position: Armed Security Officer – 32286
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
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.”
Our Armed 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.
Location:
Luxury Corporate Office Center
Downtown Chicago – South Loop
* MUST HAVE PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE – RETIRED POLICE OFFICER*
Responsibilities
Must have previous Law Enforcement experience/Retired Police Officer
Patrol building plaza, report and remove solicitors, trespassers, disruptors, homeless or other people that do not have business on property
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, and guests
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
Qualifications
Mandatory Law Enforcement experience / Retired Police Officer
Must posses and own firearm
Active License to Carry firearm
Active PERC
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
Strong interpersonal communication skills; neat and professional appearance
Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting
