Full Time Security Officer Needed (Security)

GuardTexas•Austin, TX

About The Position

GuardTexas is a privately owned security company serving Texas since 1976. The company provides security officers to clients in commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities, and offers free training to help new hires obtain their security license. The Security Officer / Security Guard safeguards 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. The position may be full-time or part-time, and travel is not required.

Requirements

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 obtain information from relevant sources.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of arms, legs, or the entire body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods, and handling materials.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Commissioned Security Officer, Non-commissioned Security Officer, or Active Security Registration certification/registration.

Responsibilities

Provide a visual security presence.
Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial, or residential premises to deter and detect intrusion and check the security of doors, windows, and gates.
Inspect windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other assigned or potential access areas to ensure they are secure.
Inspect equipment as required to check for tampering and confirm it is working as specified in post orders.
Write reports on daily activities and irregularities, including damage, theft, unauthorized persons, unusual occurrences, standing water, fire hazards, mechanical or electrical equipment failure indicators, and temperature controls.
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 with a range of free benefits available.
Additional pay for worked holidays.
Credit union membership available to 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 PSB fees to maintain current registration.
Medical insurance.
Life insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid holidays.
Short-term disability insurance.
Free training to help hires obtain their security license.