Security Officer: Non-Commissioned (FT/PT) (Security)

GuardTexas • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the guard company that specializes in Texas! Our name says it all - GuardTexas. We have been committed to serving the great state of Texas since 1976, providing security officers to clients across industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. Our private ownership and deep Texas roots give us the flexibility to plan and provide growth not found in smaller or international companies. We are a certified security guard trainer and train our hires free of charge to help you obtain your license.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Meet and maintain all licensing requirements for Security Guards, including passing a Criminal Background Check, as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB)
• Open availability
• Customer service orientation
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
• Critical thinking and sound judgment
• Visual acuity and hearing ability to observe and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
• Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and/or moving the entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods of time, and handling of materials
• Non-Commissioned License
• Must have valid TX Drivers License
• Valid TX DL of at least 1 year.
• No "At Fault" accidents or tickets
• No Restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Some positions/sites require driving.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards property by patrolling the premises and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and/or disturbances through observation and reporting.
• Provide a visual security presence.
• Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows and gates.
• Perform checks on windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms and other areas as assigned by the client or that trespassers may use to gain illegal access and ensure that they are properly secure.
• Inspect equipment, if required, to ascertain that tampering has not occurred and/or is in working order as noted in the post orders.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences, including standing water or fire hazards, failure indicators on mechanical or electrical equipment, and temperature controls.
• Respond to alarms and report disturbances.
• Contact police, paramedics or fire departments in cases of emergency.
• Contact Property Manager as appropriate per customer protocols.
• Inform persons of rule infractions or violations such as loitering, smoking, carrying forbidden articles.
• Assist in evacuation buildings in case of emergency.
• Control crowds as required by job site.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with the customer based on their individual security needs.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks with a no-fee pay card available that offers a range of free benefits
• Additional pay for worked holidays
• Access to credit union membership for you and your family
• Insurance is available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment
• After one year of full time employment, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration

What This Job Offers

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