GuardTexas
Lead Security Officer - Industrial Site (FT)
GuardTexas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
OverviewJoin 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 in North Houston, TX$17 per hourNon-Commissioned LicensePREFERRED bilingual (Spanish/English)MUST be professionalThe 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:
One year Class A Office Building security experience preferred.Must be comfortable with computers and social media programs.Outgoing personality. Enjoy interacting with people.Able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.Familiar with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.Customer service orientation.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 presenceConduct regular rounds of office buildings and/or surrounding premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gatesPerform 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 secureInspect equipment, if required, to ascertain that tampering has not occurred and/or is in working order as noted in the post ordersWrite 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 controlsRespond to alarms and report disturbancesContact police, paramedics or fire departments in cases of emergencyContact Property Manager as appropriate per customer protocolsInform persons of rule infractions or violations, such as loitering, smoking, carrying forbidden articlesAssist in evacuation buildings in case of emergencyControl crowds as required by job siteOther duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with customer based on their individual security needsEducation Requirements
High School Diploma or EquivalentCertification Requirements
Non-commissioned Security OfficerSuccessfully Pass Level 2 Training and ExamActive Security RegistrationAdditional Information / Benefits
We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:
Weekly paychecksAdditional pay for worked holidaysAccess to credit union membership for you and your familyInsurance is available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employmentAfter one year, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform deposits, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registrationBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Screening Requirements
Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
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Job Skills / Requirements
Located in North Houston, TX$17 per hourNon-Commissioned LicensePREFERRED bilingual (Spanish/English)MUST be professionalThe 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:
One year Class A Office Building security experience preferred.Must be comfortable with computers and social media programs.Outgoing personality. Enjoy interacting with people.Able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.Familiar with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.Customer service orientation.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 presenceConduct regular rounds of office buildings and/or surrounding premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gatesPerform 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 secureInspect equipment, if required, to ascertain that tampering has not occurred and/or is in working order as noted in the post ordersWrite 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 controlsRespond to alarms and report disturbancesContact police, paramedics or fire departments in cases of emergencyContact Property Manager as appropriate per customer protocolsInform persons of rule infractions or violations, such as loitering, smoking, carrying forbidden articlesAssist in evacuation buildings in case of emergencyControl crowds as required by job siteOther duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with customer based on their individual security needsEducation Requirements
High School Diploma or EquivalentCertification Requirements
Non-commissioned Security OfficerSuccessfully Pass Level 2 Training and ExamActive Security RegistrationAdditional Information / Benefits
We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:
Weekly paychecksAdditional pay for worked holidaysAccess to credit union membership for you and your familyInsurance is available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employmentAfter one year, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform deposits, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registrationBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Screening Requirements
Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
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