Retired Law Enforcement

Retired Law Enforcement - 37717

Job Site Location


US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID


2026-37717

Schedule


Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Hire Type


Full-Time

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 with 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:

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

**MUST HAVE PREVIOUS POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE

***LEOSA ID REQUIRED - See requirements for more details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must have previous Law Enforcement experience from a municipal Police Department
• Must be a retired Police Officer
• Patrol and monitor building plaza, remove solicitors, trespassers or unauthorized visitors from grounds
• 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

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Mandatory Law Enforcement experience from a municipal police department
• Active licenses and/or certifications that meet all state and municipality requirements for armed security officers
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses - PERC Card
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Must have a LEOSA ID or have the ability to obtain one
• Must have your own firearm
• 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
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

Compensation

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate 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 creates value for our customers.

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

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Salary & Wage Details

USD $35.00/Hr.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm