About the Role
The Security - Loading Dock Officer is responsible for overseeing the secure and efficient operation of loading docks at designated client locations. This position plays a critical role in managing deliveries, monitoring inbound and outbound traffic, and ensuring compliance with security protocols and facility procedures specific to each site.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting vendors, employees, tenants, and visitors.
- Monitor and control access to client loading docks and adjacent areas, ensuring only authorized personnel are permitted entry.
- Greet and verify delivery personnel, vendors, and contractors entering the loading dock area.
- Maintain a visible presence and patrol assigned dock zones to deter theft, vandalism, or unauthorized activity.
- Answer incoming calls and manage communication related to dock operations.
- Enforce building and loading dock policies and procedures within established guidelines.
- Inspect outgoing deliveries to ensure authorized removal of property.
- Monitor security systems and alarms related to dock areas.
- Prepare incident and activity reports as required.
- Follow established emergency protocols and support evacuation procedures if needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid state-mandated security officer license or ability to obtain one.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, preferably with logistics or dock-related responsibilities.
- Reliable transportation and effective communication skills.
- Professional appearance and customer service mindset.
- Ability to write routine reports and complete logs accurately.
- Familiarity with security systems, access control devices, and safety protocols.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Security systems
- Access control devices
- Safety protocols
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $32.36 per hour
Benefits
- Health & welfare
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- 401K enrollment
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities
