Armed Security Officer - Part-Time

City Security Services LTD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City Security Services seeks Transit Security Officers to provide professional security at METRO facilities in Houston. You will be the visible security presence, conduct patrols, monitor activity, enforce rules, respond to incidents, and assist patrons and staff while maintaining documentation and following post orders.

The role requires security certifications, a valid license, and the ability to pass physical readiness and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and demonstrated qualifications for the position.
• Associate degree in criminal justice/security with two years of security experience.
• Three years of combined military, law enforcement, or corrections experience.
• Five years of verifiable commercial security experience.
• Active Level 3 security certification and guard license in hand.
• Current baton and OC certifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record for the past three years.
• Ability to pass the required physical readiness assessment.
• Ability to complete 24 hours of required training.
• Basic proficiency with computers and technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide security coverage at assigned transit facilities.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols.
• Monitor facility activity and report suspicious or unauthorized behavior.
• Enforce applicable facility rules and procedures.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, criminal activity, and security incidents.
• Assist individuals experiencing illness or injury.
• Provide basic first aid when appropriate.
• Request police, fire, EMS, or other emergency assistance when necessary.
• Identify safety hazards, spills, damaged equipment, and maintenance concerns.
• Process visitors and control authorized access.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation.
• Follow established General Orders, Post Orders, facility plans, and supervisor direction.

Skills

Foot patrols

Mobile patrols

Incident reporting

First aid basics

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice/security

Associate degree in criminal justice/security

Military or law enforcement experience

Tools

OC certification

Baton certification

Job description

City Security Services is seeking Transit Security Officers to provide professional security services throughout METRO facilities. Officers will serve as a visible security presence while responding to incidents and assisting patrons, employees, and visitors.
If you are an experienced security professional who takes pride in maintaining safe environments, we have an opportunity for you:
Pay: $22/hr
Location: Houston, TX 77030
Schedule: Full-Time, Morning, 32hours/week

• Sunday: 6:00AM - 2:00PM
• Monday: 6:00AM - 2:00PM
• Tuesday: 6:00AM - 2:00PM
• Wednesday: 6:00AM - 2:00PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide security coverage at assigned transit facilities.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols.
• Monitor facility activity and report suspicious or unauthorized behavior.
• Enforce applicable facility rules and procedures.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, criminal activity, and security incidents.
• Assist individuals experiencing illness or injury.
• Provide basic first aid when appropriate.
• Request police, fire, EMS, or other emergency assistance when necessary.
• Identify safety hazards, spills, damaged equipment, and maintenance concerns.
• Process visitors and control authorized access.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation.
• Follow established General Orders, Post Orders, facility plans, and supervisor direction.

Minimum Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Active Level 3 security certification and guard license in hand.
• Current baton and OC certifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record for the past three years.
• Ability to pass the required physical readiness assessment.
• Ability to complete 24 hours of required training.
• Basic proficiency with computers and technical applications.

Applicants must also meet one of the following:

1. Bachelor's degree and demonstrated qualifications for the position.
2. Associate degree in criminal justice/security and two years of security experience.
3. Three years of combined military, law enforcement, or corrections experience.
4. Five years of verifiable commercial security experience.

TXDPS Lic#: C11614301