Security Guard: Non-Commissioned

Security Guard: Non-Commissioned


Company
GuardTexas
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
16–17 an hour
Posted
12 hours ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Security Guard: Non-Commissioned

Location: Dallas/ Fort Worth Area Salary: $16.00-$17.00 HourlySchedule: TBD (Full Time and Part Time)

The 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 an authoritative presence.SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD REQUIREMENTS:- Must be comfortable with computers and social media programs.- Outgoing personality, enjoys interacting with people.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Familiar with placing calls on hold and transferring calls.- Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL II licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB.- Critical thinking and sound judgment- Visual acuity and hearing ability 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 OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD DUTIES:- Provide a visual security presence- Conduct regular rounds of buildings and/or surrounding 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 trespassers 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 investigate 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

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