Job Description
Security Patrol Officer ( Driving Position) Domain Area 3rd Shift $1000 Sign On Bonus- Must Have Perfect Driving Record for Three Years
(Security)
Austin, TX, United States of America
Overview
Join the GuardTexas family: We're people making the difference! GuardTexas has been committed to serving the great state of Texas for over 40 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. GuardTexas is a certified security guard trainer. See www.guardtexas.com for more information about our company.
Job Skills / Requirements
Commissioned Officers Preferred but not necessary . *** The security patrol guard will drive a company vehicle extensively over the course of the shift. The Security Officer (Patrol Division) safeguards property by patrolling 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 OFFICER / PATROL REQUIREMENTS:
SECURITY OFFICER / PATROL REQUIREMENTS:
Successfully complete minimum Level II Security training through a school licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB). Priority given to applicants with active security registration.
Must be at least 25 years of age
Clean driving record in Texas for past 3 years
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 to drive at night and hearing ability to observe or 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 OFFICER / PATROL DUTIES:
Provide a visual security presence
Conduct regular rounds of industrial, commercial or residential premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
Perform checks on windows, doors, gates, stairwells, fire exits, mechanical rooms and other areas as assigned by client or that a trespasser may use to gain illegal access, and insure 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 cases of emergency
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 buildings in case of emergency
Control crowds as required by job site
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or required by contract with customer based on their individual security needs
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification Requirements (All)
Active Texas Driver's License
Successfully Pass Level 2 Training and Exam
Active Security Registration
Additional Information / Benefits
We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:
- Weekly paycheck
- Additional pay for worked holiday
- 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.
$1000 Sign On Bonus will be paid out to officers who meet these specific requirements after 6 months of continued active employment in the Patrol Division. The officer must not have any disciplinary actions, nor any accidents in the company truck and must be in good standing.
This is a Full-Time position 3rd Shift.