Companies Security Guards Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Join the guard company that specializes in Texas! Our name says it all - GuardTexas. We have been committed to serving the great state of Texas since 1976, providing security officers to clients across industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. Our private ownership and deep Texas roots give us the flexibility to plan and provide growth not found in smaller or international companies. We are a certified security guard trainer and train our hires free of charge to help you obtain your license.

• Located in Humble, TX
• Pay: $15 per hour
• Full/Part Time and On-Call Positions Available
• Must be able to obtain or possess a TWIC Card or Security Threat Assessment
• Must be driver approved - 3 years of clean driving history
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be okay with working in all elements of the weather
• Must be okay to work in a high volume work environment
• Must be willing to work as a team player

The Security Officer 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 / SECURITY GUARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years old
• Meet and maintain all licensing requirements for Security Guards, including passing a Criminal Background Check, as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB)
• Open availability
• Customer service orientation
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations
• 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

Some locations may require driving company vehicle. Driving Requirements:

• Must be at least 25 years of age
• Valid TX DL of 3+ years
• No "At Fault" accidents or tickets in the past 3 years

SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD 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 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 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active Texas Driver's License TWIC Card

We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:

• Weekly paychecks with a no-fee pay card available that offers a range of free benefits
• 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 fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration

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

This is a Full and Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers.