What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLASS A HIGH RISE FLEX SECURITY OFFICER (MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT) position at GuardTexas?
Overview
GuardTexas is a certified security guard trainer. See www.guardtexas.com for more information about our company.
Job Skills / Requirements
Salary: TBD
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT. This position requirement are as follows open availability, reliable transportation, the ability to go where needed. FLEX applicant has to be on call and available to work for last minute shift openings.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT. This position requirement are as follows open availability, reliable transportation, the ability to go where needed. FLEX applicant has to be on call and available to work for last minute shift openings.
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 OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be comfortable with computers and social media programs.
- Outgoing personality, enjoys interacting with people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.
- Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL II licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB.
- 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.
SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD DUTIES:
- Provide a visual security presence
- Conduct regular rounds of 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 insure 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 investigate 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
Successfully Pass Level 2 Training and Exam
Active Security Registration
Additional Information / Benefits
SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be comfortable with computers and social media programs.
- Outgoing personality, enjoys interacting with people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.
- Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL II licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB.
- 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.
SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD DUTIES:
- Provide a visual security presence
- Conduct regular rounds of 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 insure 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 investigate 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
We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:
- Weekly paychecks
- Overtime 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
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
- Weekly paychecks
- Overtime 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.
