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Harvard Companies

Runs cleaning and security services for commercial buildings

Security Site Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 11
Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$21 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses are required.
  • Candidates should have some verifiable experience in civilian law enforcement, private or corporate security, or military service with a favorable discharge; 3–5 years is specified.
  • Candidates must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure services meet customer expectations and contract requirements by managing, directing, inspecting, training, coaching, mentoring, and leading security personnel assigned to the facility or building.
  • Perform operational functions including scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, and staff training and development.
  • Monitor and develop staff performance through supervision, performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, training, scheduling, callouts, and work assignments.
  • Maintain accurate and current staff timekeeping systems and records.
  • Recommend positive and negative personnel actions for staff under direct supervision.
  • Respond immediately to emergencies and issues that arise.
  • Coordinate established emergency-response, action-planning, and response procedures.
  • Maintain 24/7 availability to the assigned customer account(s).
  • Oversee the Business Continuity Program in collaboration with teams to support company and customer account requirements.
  • Manage compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Initiate preliminary investigations into incidents.
  • Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as required.
  • Prepare required weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly manager reports.
  • Facilitate contractually required training, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and additional state and local certifications.
  • Facilitate required vehicle maintenance.
  • Assist in leading procurement and maintenance of uniforms and equipment.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional knowledge of a computerized scheduling operating system is helpful.

About the Company

Harvard Companies

Runs cleaning and security services for commercial buildings

Harvard Companies runs cleaning, facility maintenance, and security businesses for property owners, institutions, and multi-site customers across the United States. Harvard Maintenance handles janitorial, disinfection, restoration, and specialty cleaning, while Harvard Protection Services supplies security, hospitality, and life-safety staff. Account teams set service standards, train on-site staff, and use inspections, work orders, and performance reviews to measure delivery against agreed service levels at each location. Revenue comes from service contracts and project work across commercial, healthcare, education, life-science, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1961, Harvard Companies is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1961

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