Security Officer - Flex Schedule (FT Weekends) (Security)

Job Skills / Requirements

Located Houston area

Outdoor Security

$14 per hour

Non-Commissioned License

Weekends Required

MUST have valid TX DL

MUST be 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 (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification Requirements (All)

Active Texas Driver's License

Additional Information / Benefits

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

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers.