Security Officer: Non-Commissioned (Security)

GuardTexas • Houston, TX

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About The Position

GuardTexas is a privately owned security company with Texas roots, serving clients across commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities since 1976. The company provides free training to help hires obtain their security license.

The Non-Commissioned Security Officer 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. Driving is required, with a valid Texas driver's license and specified driving history. Multiple shifts are available, and the role is offered full-time and part-time.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet and maintain Texas security guard licensing requirements, including passing a Criminal Background Check as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
• Have open availability.
• Have a customer service orientation.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Have the visual acuity and hearing ability needed to observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Be able 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.
• Hold an active Texas driver's license that has been valid for at least three years.
• Have no at-fault accidents or tickets and no license restrictions.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visual security presence.
• Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial, or residential premises to deter and detect intrusion and ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.
• Check windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other areas designated by the client or potentially used for illegal access.
• Inspect equipment when required to check for tampering and confirm that it is in working order as specified 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 during 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.
• A no-fee pay card with a range of free benefits.
• Additional pay for worked holidays.
• Access to credit union membership for the employee and family.
• Insurance available on the first day of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.
• Paid vacation after one year of full-time employment.
• Uniform fee reimbursement after one year of full-time employment.
• Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration after one year of full-time employment.
• Free training to help hires obtain their security license.

What This Job Offers

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