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1 months ago

Security Guard – Outdoor Retail & Industrial (FLEX/Rover – PT/FT)


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Security Guard – Outdoor Retail & Industrial (FLEX/Rover – PT/FT)

The FLEX/ROVER Guard will work as needed throughout the week.
Schedules and hours will differ from week to week.
  • Location: Houston and Katy, TX
  • Pay: $14.00-$14.50
  • MUST Have Valid Texas DL of 3+ years
  • No "At Fault" accidents or tickets in the past 3 years

Candidates considered MUST:
  • Exhibit maturity and professionalism at all times.
  • Be a dependable team player.
  • Have great written and verbal communication skills
  • Have leadership, problem solving and training skills.
  • Lead with great attendance and punctuality.
  • Have flexible day and evening availability for open positions and client needs.
  • Have flexible availability for emergency response team watches as needed.
  • Complete tasks in a professional and timely manner.
  • Require minimal supervision in a work setting.
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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 DUTIES
  • 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 insure 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 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
  • 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 per customer protocols
  • 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

SECURITY GUARD JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Meet and maintain all licensing requirements for Security Guards, including passing a Criminal Background Check, as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB)
  • Able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
  • 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 entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods of time, and handling of materials.

Join the guard company that specializes in Texas!
Our name says it all – GuardTexas. We have been committed to serving the great state of Texas since 1976, providing security officers to clients across industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. Our private ownership and deep Texas roots give us the flexibility to plan and provide growth not found in smaller or international companies. We are a certified security guard trainer and train our hires free of charge to help you obtain your license. Start your security career with GuardTexas!

We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:
  • Weekly paychecks with a no-fee pay card available that offers a range of free benefits
  • 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

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