Security Patrol Officer (FT)

GuardTexas, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Security Patrol Officers to join their team in Richardson, TX. This full-time role involves safeguarding properties through proactive patrolling and monitoring, ensuring safety and security for clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong decision-making skills, effective communication abilities, and a customer service orientation. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a pathway to a fulfilling career in security services. Join a team that values integrity and service, and make a difference in your community today!

Benefits

Weekly paycheck

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Access to credit union membership

Additional pay for worked holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas DL of 3+ years.
• Requires passing a Criminal Background Check.
• Detail-oriented with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to deter and detect signs of intrusion.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities.
• Respond to alarms and report disturbances.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

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Job Description

Security Patrol Officer (FT) (Dallas Zulu)

Richardson, TX, United States of America

$17.00 - $18.00

Overview

Join 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

• $17/$18 per hour depending on experience
• Overnights, including weekends (40+ hours per week)

The Dallas Branch of GuardTexas is seeking qualified candidates for its Mobile Patrol Division. The Mobile Patrol 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 a highly visible presence. The position will be driving a patrol vehicle. Service is a key part of our mission, so officers take a proactive approach to resolving issues for our clients. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have good time management skills, enjoy both mental and physical challenges, and be able to work independently, yet be a team player. Each patrol security officer must possess good decision-making abilities.

Security Patrol Officer Requirements

• Requires driving approval through company insurance
• Must be at least 25 years of age
• Valid Texas DL of 3+ years
• No "At Fault" accidents or tickets in the past 3 years
• Meet and maintain all licensing requirements for Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer Registration, including passing a Criminal Background Check, as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB)
• Flexible/open availability
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
• Critical thinking and sound judgment
• Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to drive at night 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

SECURITY PATROL OFFICER DUTIES

• Provide a visual security presence
• Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial, or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates
• Perform checks on windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms, and other areas as assigned by the 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 case of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• 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 of buildings in case of emergency
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with customer based on their individual security needs

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification Requirements

Active Security Registration

Additional Information / Benefits

We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers

• Weekly paycheck
• 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 deposits, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation

This job reports to the Patrol Manager

This is a Full-Time position 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Relocation is not required and travel is not required

Number of Openings for this position: 2

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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