Security Officer (Multiple Shifts Available) (Security)

GuardTexas • Houston, TX

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About The Position

GuardTexas is hiring Security Officers to safeguard client 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, and the position is available across multiple shifts. GuardTexas provides free security guard training to help new hires obtain their license.

The role serves commercial, industrial, or residential locations and requires officers to conduct rounds, check access points and other assigned areas, respond to alarms and emergencies, document daily activities and irregularities, and follow client protocols and post orders. Duties may vary based on the security needs of each customer.

The pay range is $13–$15 per hour. The position is available full-time or 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.
• Hold an active Texas driver's license and have at least three years of driving history.
• Have no at-fault accidents or tickets and no driver's license restrictions.
• Have open availability.
• Demonstrate 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 substantial use of the arms, legs, or whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods, and handling materials.
• 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 help ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.
• Check windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other areas assigned by the client or potentially used for unauthorized entry.
• Inspect equipment when required to check for tampering or confirm it is working as specified in post orders.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, including damage, theft, unauthorized persons, unusual occurrences, safety hazards, and equipment failures.
• 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 customer contract.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• No-fee pay card available with a range of free benefits.
• Additional pay for worked holidays.
• Credit union membership available for the employee and family.
• Insurance available on 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 Private Security Bureau fees to maintain current registration.
• Free security guard training to help hires obtain their license.

What This Job Offers

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