Security Patrol Driver (Overnight) (Security)

GuardTexas • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GuardTexas is hiring a Security Patrol Driver in Houston, Texas. In addition to performing Security Officer duties, the driver visits different sites and checks buildings, gates, entrances, and other areas for signs of theft, damage, or security concerns. The role requires driving at night and responding to security incidents and emergencies. The starting pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

The position requires candidates to be at least 25 years old, hold a Texas driver’s license for at least three years, and have no at-fault accidents or tickets in the past three years, for insurance purposes. Candidates must hold current security registration and maintain Texas licensing requirements for Non-Commissioned Security Officers, including passing the required criminal background check. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Requirements

• At least 25 years old for insurance purposes.
• Hold a Texas driver’s license for at least three years and have no at-fault accidents or tickets in the past three years, for insurance purposes.
• Have a current security registration and maintain all licensing requirements for Non-Commissioned Security Officers, including passing a criminal background check required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Customer-service orientation and a personable, friendly manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Hearing ability and visual acuity to observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Ability to drive at night.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods, and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience.
• Military supervisory experience.
• Previous contract security, facilities management, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Visit different sites to check buildings, gates, entrances, and other areas for theft, damage, or security concerns.
• Provide a visible security presence.
• Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial, or residential premises to deter and detect intrusion and check the security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Check windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other areas for security and access concerns.
• Inspect equipment when required to check for tampering and verify it is working as indicated in the 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 in 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.
• 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 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 PSB 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