Unarmed Security Guard

Defense Consulting Services • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Unarmed Security Guards provide security services in San Antonio, Texas, with various shifts available. Guards must be able to apply written rules and instructions, prepare clear and accurate reports, remain composed under stress, and interact professionally with the public. The role requires the physical ability to detain individuals until VA Police or local police are notified and can respond, and to perform the general duties described in the Performance Work Statement.

Guards must meet the stated health and physical fitness standards, including vision and hearing requirements, be free of communicable diseases, and have documented tuberculosis testing every two years. Candidates must have tested TB-free before starting work on the contract. Random urinalysis for illegal drug use may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials.
• English literacy sufficient to understand printed regulations, written orders, and training materials, and to compose clear, concise, complete reports.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress.
• Ability to deal with the public professionally.
• At least 18 years of age, as required by local laws.
• Ability to detain individuals until VA Police or local police can respond.
• Binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen).
• Free of color blindness.
• Ability to hear ordinary conversation at 15 feet with either ear without a hearing aid.
• Physical ability to perform the general duties, functions, and activities described in the Performance Work Statement.
• Free of communicable diseases and in good general health, without physical defects or abnormalities that would interfere with job duties.
• Documented tuberculosis testing every two years and a TB-free test result before starting work on the contract.
• May be subject to random urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials.
• Write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports that convey complete information.
• Maintain poise and self-control under stress.
• Meet and deal with the public professionally.
• Be capable of detaining individuals while notifying VA Police or local police and awaiting their response.
• Perform the general duties, functions, and activities described in the Performance Work Statement.

What This Job Offers

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