Commissioned Security Officer Needed (Security)

GuardTexas•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

GuardTexas is seeking a Commissioned Security Officer to join our team. We specialize in providing security services across Texas for various industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. As a certified security guard trainer, we offer free training to help you obtain your license. This is an ARMED position focused on safeguarding property by patrolling premises and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and disturbances through observation and reporting. The primary responsibility is to deter crime through an authoritative presence.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL 3 licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB
Customer service orientation
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
Visual acuity and hearing ability to observe and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and/or moving the entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods of time, and handling of materials

Responsibilities

Provide a visual security presence
Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
Perform checks on windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms and other areas as assigned by client or that trespassers may use to gain illegal access, and insure that they are properly secure
Inspect equipment if required to ascertain that tampering has not occurred and/or is in working order as noted in the post orders
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences including standing water or fire hazards, failure indicators on mechanical or electrical equipment, and temperature controls
Respond to alarms and report disturbances
Contact police, paramedics or fire departments in cases of emergency
Contact Property Manager as appropriate per customer protocols
Inform persons of rule infractions or violations such as loitering, smoking, carrying forbidden articles
Assist in evacuation buildings in case of emergency
Control crowds as required by job site
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with customer based on their individual security needs

Benefits

Sign On Bonus (paid out after 90 days of employment)
Additional pay for worked holidays
Access to credit union membership for you and your family
Medical Insurance (available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment)
Life Insurance (available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment)
Dental Insurance (available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment)
Vision Insurance (available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment)
Paid Vacation (after one year of full time employment)
Reimbursement of uniform fees (after one year of full time employment)
Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration (after one year of full time employment)