Industrial Security Officer (Security)

GuardTexas • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

GuardTexas is a privately owned security guard company serving Texas since 1976. The company provides security officers to clients in industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities, and offers free training to help hires obtain their security license. The Industrial Security Officer safeguards property by patrolling premises and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and disturbances through observation and reporting. The position’s primary responsibility is to deter crime through an authoritative presence. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Meet and maintain Texas security guard licensing requirements, including passing the criminal background check required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
• Have an active, valid Texas driver's license.
• Open availability.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, effective communication, and ability to remain focused while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Visual acuity and hearing ability to observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms, legs, or entire body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods, and handling materials.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible security presence.
• Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial, or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.
• Check windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other assigned areas for security and possible unauthorized access.
• Inspect equipment when required to check for tampering and confirm it is working as noted in post orders.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, including damage, theft, unauthorized persons, unusual occurrences, standing water, fire hazards, equipment failure indicators, and temperature-control issues.
• Respond to alarms and report disturbances.
• Contact police, paramedics, or fire departments in emergencies.
• Contact the Property Manager as appropriate under customer protocols.
• Inform people of rule infractions or violations, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Assist with building evacuations in emergencies.
• Control crowds as required by the job site.
• Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or required by the customer contract.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• No-fee pay card available with a range of free benefits.
• Additional pay for worked holidays.
• Access to credit union membership for the employee and family.
• Insurance available the first day of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.
• After one year of full-time employment, eligibility for paid vacation, uniform-fee reimbursement, and company payment of Private Security Bureau fees to maintain current registration.
• Free security guard training to help hires obtain a license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED