Security Guard - Grapevine, TX

Reconext

Grapevine (TX)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Reconext in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Security Guard to provide protection and security across company facilities. The role includes monitoring premises, enforcing safety policies, and responding to emergencies.

The position requires a Texas level II security license and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and nights, as needed. Applicants should be able to document incidents, coordinate evacuations, and liaise with internal departments and outside agencies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; higher education is a plus.
At least five years of experience in private security, military, or police.
Valid Driver’s License.
No Criminal History.
Knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to make decisions under pressure and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

Document incidents and review reports before submission.
Coordinate and conduct security-related training.
Enforce security, safety and evacuation policies.
Serve as liaison to other departments and outside agencies.
Ensure compliance with security regulations and statutes.
Coordinate emergency responses.
Maintains lost and found.
Explain security procedures to employees/contractors.
Assist during safety drills and direct evacuations.
Monitor surveillance equipment and security access.
Position daily surveillance in the parking lot.
Work weekends, holidays, nights and extra hours when needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Texas Level II Security License

English communication

Problem-solving

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Higher education in a relevant field

Tools

Security systems

Job description

POSITION TITLE: SECURITY GUARD

LOCATION: GRAPEVINE, TX

HOURLY RATE: $17.50/HOUR

POSITION SUMMARY

Due to our continued growth, we are currently seeking a driven dynamic Security Guard to join our team. This position provides protection and performs security services of routine difficulty in maintaining the safety, security of persons, property in assigned buildings and grounds for multiple Company facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Security Guard will have content expertise in the following areas. They will be responsible for the following reporting and communication requirements as deemed appropriate by the company:

Documenting incidents and reviewing reports before submitting them to their reporting supervisor.

Coordinate and conduct security-related training.

Enforcing security, safety & evacuation policies.

Serve as liaison to other Company departments and outside agencies regarding security issues.

Ensure compliance with Federal/State/Local agency security regulations and statutes.

Coordinate emergency responses.

Maintains lost and found.

Explains security procedures and may instruct employees/contractors.

Assists during safety drills; directs emergency evacuation until police/firemen arrive.

Checks and maintains security equipment.

Secures building area by locking and unlocking doors at scheduled times.

Required to de-escalate incidents and physically escort individuals from the property.

Maintains observation of areas following organized activities to keep records of any property damage.

Respond accordingly to emergencies to protect persons and property by going to the appropriate location; assessing the situation; following prescribed instructions; applying basic knowledge of first aid, CPR, and other emergency procedures as appropriate; and requesting additional assistance when needed.

Assist in building evacuations and searches to ensure occupants' safety by notifying them of the threatening situation(s), and providing instructions as directed.

Monitors TV and audio surveillance to check the building safety, security, and control, and notifies designated staff of emergencies.

Editing and labeling equipment per guidelines.

Audits surveillance system ensuring it is working properly and notifies management of service requests when needed.

Position daily surveillance in the parking lot to monitor traffic flow.

Monitors access, alarms, and cameras at all locations.

Work weekends, Holidays, nights, and extra hours when needed.

Other Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Active - Texas level II Security License.

Must be able to work any shift and any days.

Availability to work weekends when needed.

Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

Must pass criminal background and drug screen prior to hire.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively author reports stating complete facts.

Ability to react promptly and drive in a variety of conditions, both emergency and non-emergency.

Ability to solve varied and diverse problems that require deductive reasoning skills.

Ability to see, hear, and remember facts, people, and circumstances.

Ability to work independently with little supervision, self-motivated.

Knowledge of administrative rules, regulations and procedures governing security for assigned buildings and grounds sufficient to follow, enforce and explain them.