Job Description
$14-$16 FT Security Officer, Non-Commission, Downtown Office, Must Be Professional & Detail Oriented (Downtown Houston)
(Security)
Houston, TX, United States of America
Overview
Join the GuardTexas family: We are people making the difference! GuardTexas has been committed to serving the great state of Texas for over 41 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. GuardTexas is a certified security guard trainer. See www.guardtexas.com for more information about our company.
Job Skills / Requirements
This position requires having a professional demeanor, attitude and appearance. Good attendance is extremely important.
- Must have a Texas DL/ID and Social Security Card on hand (names listed must match on both documents)
- Your security license does not have to be active to apply
- Must have open to flexible availability, overtime opportunities available.
- Must have Security/Customer Service related experience
- Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills.
Details of duties and responsibilities will be discussed during interview.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Security Guard 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. The position may be static or mobile.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Security Guard 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. The position may be static or mobile.
- Provides a visual security presence
- Conducts regular rounds of industrial, commercial or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
- Performs 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
- Inspects equipment if required to ascertain that tampering has not occurred and/or is in working order as noted in the post orders
- Writes reports, time-stamps the location and documents any problems found on-site by the use of dropdown lists, keyboard typing, photos and/or audio clips, 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
- Responds to alarms and investigate disturbances
- Contacts police, paramedics or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Contacts Property Manager as appropriate
- Informs persons of rule infractions or violations such as loitering, smoking, carrying forbidden articles; apprehend or evict violators from premises
- Assists in evacuation of buildings in case of emergency
- Controls 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
Successfully Pass Level 2 Training and Exam
Active Security Registration
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 of full time employment, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration.
- 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 of full time employment, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration.
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers.