Part Time Patrol Officer Needed ( Overnight) (Security)

GuardTexas•Austin, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

GuardTexas, a security company specializing in Texas since 1976, is seeking a Part-Time Patrol Officer for overnight shifts. We provide security services across 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 a fast-paced position with extensive driving in a company vehicle, requiring multitasking and attention to detail. The primary responsibility is to deter crime through an authoritative presence, safeguarding property by patrolling and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and disturbances. Reporting is done through smartphone apps.

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 security registration.
Must be at least 25 years of age.
Clean driving record in Texas for past 3 years.
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 to drive at night and hearing ability to observe or 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.
Must be able to use a multitude of apps on a smart phone as reporting is done through those.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Successfully Pass Level 2 Training and Exam.
Active Texas Driver's License.
Active Security Registration.

Nice To Haves

Commissioned Officers Preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Safeguard property by patrolling premises and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and/or disturbances through observation and reporting.
Deter crime through an authoritative 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 of 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

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
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays