Security Officer (Taser)

Tarian Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Tarian is hiring a Security Officer to support safety and security operations through patrols, monitoring, access control, and customer assistance while adapting to site-specific requirements and client expectations. In a healthcare setting, the officer helps maintain the security and safety of the hospital, staff, patients, and visitors; serves as a visible deterrent to illegal activity on hospital property; and supervises at-risk patients. The role includes other job-related duties as assigned.

The position pays $18.30 per hour. Work hours vary according to assignments, client schedules, project deadlines, and business needs. Workweeks may exceed 40 hours and may include any day of the week. The work environment may be fast-paced and stressful or quiet and slow-paced, and requires alertness and the ability to perform under pressure.

Tarian describes itself as a security partner focused on creating safe environments and offers career paths and role-specific on-the-job training. Applications must be submitted online through Tarian's career site or through Indeed or ZipRecruiter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable licenses or certifications.
• Strong vision abilities, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire work shift.
• Ability to move or lift objects up to 80 pounds and help restrain or lift a person.
• For driving roles, a valid driver's license and ability to meet Tarian driving guidelines.
• For Taser positions, ability to meet qualification standards upon placement and annually thereafter.
• For Taser positions, ability to obtain and maintain any applicable local or state license or permit to carry a Taser.
• For Taser positions, ability to participate in and pass additional Taser training at the discretion of the instructor and/or Tarian.
• For Taser positions, working knowledge of Tarian's Conducted Energy Weapon (TASER) and Tarian's Taser Policy.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for variable amounts of time during a shift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain mental concentration, analyze, and formulate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience with the public in a service setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols, monitoring, access control, and customer assistance in support of safety and security operations.
• Help maintain the security and safety of the hospital, its staff, patients, and visitors.
• Serve as a visible deterrent to illegal activities on hospital property.
• Provide supervision for at-risk patients in the hospital environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Role-specific on-the-job training and career paths.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental medical reimbursement plans.
• Paid time off or sick/safe leave, depending on state.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan and free retirement planning consulting.
• Short-term and long-term disability income protection benefits.
• Life insurance for the teammate and family.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition and reward program.
• Discount programs.
• 3,000 free classes, including yoga and financial wellness classes.
• Wellness program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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