Security Officer - Class A Downtown Office Building (FT/PT) (Security)

GuardTexas•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GuardTexas is hiring Security Officers for a Class A downtown Houston office building. The officer safeguards property through patrols and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, disturbances, and unauthorized access. The primary responsibility is to deter crime through an authoritative security presence. Officers must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, dependable attendance, and flexible availability to meet client needs. Full-time schedules may fall within 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., or 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; part-time officers must be available for 8–24 hours per week. Schedule is discussed during the interview. Overtime opportunities and emergency-response watches may be available or needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active Texas driver's license and Social Security card; names on the documents must match.
Meet and maintain Texas Level II security officer licensing requirements, including passing the background check required by the Texas Private Security Bureau.
Security or customer-service-related experience.
Professional demeanor, attitude, and appearance; maturity and professionalism at all times.
Dependability, teamwork, strong attendance, and punctuality.
Adequate written and verbal communication skills.
Critical-thinking ability and sound judgment.
Comfort with computers and social media programs.
Outgoing personality and enjoyment of interacting with people.
Familiarity with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.
Leadership, problem-solving, and training skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks professionally and promptly.
Flexible availability for relevant shifts and client needs; part-time availability of at least 8–24 hours weekly.
Visual acuity and hearing ability to observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for extended periods, and handling materials.

Responsibilities

Provide a visible security presence.
Conduct regular rounds of buildings and surrounding 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 assigned or vulnerable areas.
Inspect equipment, when required, for tampering and proper operation as specified in post orders.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, including damage, theft, unauthorized persons, unusual occurrences, standing water, fire hazards, equipment failures, or temperature-control issues.
Respond to alarms and investigate 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, including loitering, smoking, or carrying prohibited articles.
Assist with building evacuations during emergencies.
Control crowds as required at 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.
Additional pay for worked holidays.
Credit union membership available to employees and their families.
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 fees to maintain current PSB registration.
Medical insurance.
Life insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid vacation.