Job Description

Security Officer - Foot Patrol (FT/PT, Nights & Weekends) (Security)

Houston, TX, United States of America

$14.00 - $14.50

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Overview

Join the GuardTexas family! We're people making the difference! GuardTexas has been committed to serving the great state of Texas for almost 50 years. Over 900 GuardTexas security officers serve clients in many industries including commercial real estate, residential communities, construction and retail. We are a privately owned company with branches in: Austin, Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Start your security career with GuardTexas! GuardTexas is a certified security guard trainer. See www.guardtexas.com for more information about our company.

Job Skills / Requirements

Located Katy, TX
Foot Patrols Security
$14.50 per hour
Non-Commissioned License
Weekends Required
MUST have valid TX DL OR ID
MUST be dependable and professional

The Security Officer safeguards property by patrolling the premises and monitoring for theft, violence, safety issues, and/or disturbances through observation and reporting. The primary responsibility of the position is to deter crime through an authoritative presence.

Security Guard Job Requirements

Able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
Customer service oriented.
Critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations.
Visual and hearing acuity 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.
Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL II licensing for Security Officers, including passing a Criminal Background Check as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB).

SECURITY GUARD DUTIES

Provide a visual security presence
Conduct regular rounds of office buildings and/or surrounding premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
Perform checks on windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other areas as assigned by 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 customer based on their individual security needs

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification Requirements (Any)

Active Texas Driver's License

Valid Texas ID

Additional Information / Benefits

We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers

Weekly paychecks
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, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform deposits, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability

This is a Full and Part-Time position 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers.

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