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To thrive as a Security Guard Driver, you need a valid driver's license, a security guard license, and a strong understanding of safety protocols and emergency response. Familiarity with surveillance equipment, GPS navigation, and incident reporting systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring the safe transport of people or assets and maintaining security in various environments.

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Security Guard Drivers often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable traffic conditions while remaining vigilant about the security of the assets or personnel they are transporting. They must balance safe driving practices with protocols for responding quickly to potential threats or emergencies. Additionally, they may need to coordinate closely with team members, adhere to strict schedules, and maintain clear communication with dispatch or site supervisors, which requires multitasking and strong attention to detail.

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Security Guard Drivers are professionals responsible for both protecting assets and transporting them securely from one location to another. Their duties often combine traditional security guard responsibilities—such as monitoring for suspicious activity and ensuring safety—with driving armored vehicles or other secure transportation. They may escort valuable goods, cash, or sensitive materials and are trained to respond to security threats during transit. To perform their job effectively, Security Guard Drivers must have a clean driving record, be vigilant, and possess strong decision-making skills. They often work for security companies, banks, or logistics firms specializing in secure transport.

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AspectSecurity Guard DriverSecurity Guard
CredentialsDriver's license, security trainingSecurity officer certification, security training
Work EnvironmentTransporting clients, patrolling vehiclesPatrolling premises, monitoring security systems
Employer & IndustrySecurity firms, transportation companiesCommercial, residential, or industrial sites
Primary DutiesDriving security personnel or clients, vehicle patrolsMonitoring property, controlling access

While both roles involve security responsibilities, a Security Guard Driver combines driving skills with security duties, focusing on transportation and vehicle patrols. A Security Guard primarily monitors and protects property without the need for driving. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position based on their skills and certifications.

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Security Guard (Driver's License Required)

Security Guard (Driver's License Required)

Harvard Protection Services

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$15/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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


Security Guard (Driver's License Required)- 37713
Job Site Location
US-PA-Philadelphia
Requisition ID
2026-37713
Schedule
Wed-Sun 11pm-7am
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 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    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

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
  • 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

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 $15.00/Hr.
Schedule
Wed-Sun 11pm-7am

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