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 Houston area
• Outdoor Security
• $14-$15 per hour
• Non-Commissioned License
• Weekends Required
• MUST have valid TX DL/ID
• MUST be professional

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 GUARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
• Customer service oriented.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Visual and hearing acuity 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.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL II licensing for Security Officers, including passing a Criminal Background Check as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB).

SECURITY GUARD DUTIES:

• Provide a visual security presence
• Conduct regular rounds of office 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 ensure 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