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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for legacy protection services security in the United States is $36.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectLegacy Protection Services SecuritySecurity Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, training certificationsSecurity license, basic training
Work EnvironmentCommercial, residential, event securityRetail, corporate, event venues
Employer & IndustrySecurity companies, private clientsSecurity firms, private or public sectors

Legacy Protection Services Security and Security Guards both require security licenses and training. However, Legacy Protection Services Security often involves working with specialized security protocols, larger teams, and more complex environments, whereas Security Guards typically focus on basic surveillance and access control. Both roles are essential in the security industry, but Legacy Protection Services Security may offer more advanced responsibilities and opportunities for growth.

Infographic showing various Legacy Protection Services Security job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,122 per year, or $36.6 per hour.
Security Guard-37812

Security Guard-37812

Harvard Protection Services, LLC

Manhattan, NY

$18.87/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Harvard Protection Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 100 rated security

Job description

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 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 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.


  • 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, visitors, and guests
  • Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always
  • 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


  • State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
  • Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
  • Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
  • Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance
  • Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting
  • Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful

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


USD $18.87/Hr.
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