Non-Commissioned Professional Security Officer Needed- Downtown Austin

GuardTexas•Austin, TX

33d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Join the guard company that specializes in Texas! Our name says it all - GuardTexas. We have been committed to serving the great state of Texas since 1976, providing security officers to clients across industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. Our private ownership and deep Texas roots give us the flexibility to plan and provide growth not found in smaller or international companies. We are a certified security guard trainer and train our hires free of charge to help you obtain your license.

Requirements

Successfully complete minimum Level II Security training through a school licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB), PRIORITY GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH ACTIVE NON-COMMISSIONED SECURITY REGISTRATION.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
Customer service orientation
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
Critical thinking and sound judgment
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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Non-commissioned Security Officer
Successfully Pass Level 2 Training and Exam
Active Security Registration
This position requires at least three years of Security Experience

Nice To Haves

Prior law Enforcement, Military experience preferred.

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 a trespasser 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

Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Weekly paychecks with a no-fee pay card available that offers a range of free benefits
Additional pay for worked holidays
Access to credit union membership for you and your family
Insurance is available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment
After one year of full time employment, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration