Level 3 Patrol Officer (Full-time /overnight)
Company
Smith Protective Services
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20 an hour
Posted
15 hours ago
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Job Description
Job description
We are seeking qualified Armed Security Officers to oversee the surveillance of our facilities and ensure the safety of our employees and visitors. Your duties will include identifying any suspicious activities and preventing acts of vandalism, theft, or other criminal actions. A security officer should be thoroughly trained in surveillance techniques and managing offenders. The preferred candidate will command respect and authority while demonstrating exceptional observational skills. The objective is to assist the organization in maintaining a secure and trouble-free working environment.
“Currently Licensed” need to apply.
Responsibilities
· Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
· Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
· Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
· Secure all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
· Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions.
· Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
· Provide assistance to people in need.
· Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities.
· Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
Skills
· Proven experience as security officer or guard
· Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
· Familiarity with report writing.
· Excellent surveillance and observation skills
· Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
· Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defense (preferred but not required)
· Registered as a Level 3 Security Officer.
· High School diploma is required.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
License/Certification:
• Level III /Armed Guard Card & Texas Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are seeking qualified Armed Security Officers to oversee the surveillance of our facilities and ensure the safety of our employees and visitors. Your duties will include identifying any suspicious activities and preventing acts of vandalism, theft, or other criminal actions. A security officer should be thoroughly trained in surveillance techniques and managing offenders. The preferred candidate will command respect and authority while demonstrating exceptional observational skills. The objective is to assist the organization in maintaining a secure and trouble-free working environment.
“Currently Licensed” need to apply.
Responsibilities
· Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
· Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
· Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
· Secure all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
· Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions.
· Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
· Provide assistance to people in need.
· Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities.
· Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
Skills
· Proven experience as security officer or guard
· Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
· Familiarity with report writing.
· Excellent surveillance and observation skills
· Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
· Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defense (preferred but not required)
· Registered as a Level 3 Security Officer.
· High School diploma is required.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
License/Certification:
• Level III /Armed Guard Card & Texas Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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