SOC Analyst Trainee — Unarmed Security Officer

Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group (Guard Division), Inc.; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group (Guard Division), Inc. is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer transitioning to a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst role.

The position starts with two weeks of paid training to develop real-time alarm monitoring, incident assessment, and coordinated response skills. You will oversee security operations, support business continuity, and ensure adherence to SOC procedures while working in a professional security environment in Red Oak, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required (college coursework in security preferred).
• Prior SOC, command center, alarm monitoring, or physical security experience.
• Familiar with video surveillance, access control and alarm systems.
• Strong situational awareness, decision-making and stress management.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Competitive pay plus benefits incl. health insurance, PTO and 401(k).
• Active ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze alarms, access control and intrusion systems to identify threats and reduce false positives.
• Audit and review security systems to identify vulnerabilities and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate and dispatch resources during incidents; act as primary communications hub.
• Lead crisis communications during events, including alerts and business continuity actions.
• Support commissioning, testing and configuration of new or upgraded systems.
• Compile documentation and evidence for reports, audits and investigations.
• Refine procedures based on evolving threats and operational needs.

Skills

Situational awareness

Decision-making

Stress management

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Alarm monitoring systems

Job description

Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group (Guard Division), Inc. is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer transitioning to a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst role.

The position starts with two weeks of paid training to develop real-time alarm monitoring, incident assessment, and coordinated response skills. You will oversee security operations, support business continuity, and ensure adherence to SOC procedures while working in a professional security environment in Red Oak, TX.