Armed Security Guard - Fort Worth

Positions based on potential Contract Award

Requirements:

• Active Texas DPS Commissioned Security Officer license and satisfy all applicable Level II and Level III training, firearms proficiency, continuing education, psychological/emotional-health, and other requirements imposed by Texas law and DPS.
• Pass criminal-history and licensing eligibility requirements.
• Be required to provide their own transportation to and from their assigned work site.
• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License as required by applicable law.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pass medical and drug evaluation to include vision and hearing

• Possess good eye vision that is either 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 or otherwise does not inhibit the duties needing to be performed as determined by the City and Contractor, inclusive of corrected eyewear.
• The security guard must have the natural ability to hear or be equipped with hearing aid(s).

Job Description:

• Security guards shall be able to perform the essential duties of the assigned post, including required patrol, standing, walking, observation, reporting, emergency response and other post-specific duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be capable of working in public areas, able to work with City clients, show attendees, and must be willing to follow instructions from City supervisory personnel.
• Be professionally dressed and neatly groomed and must conduct himself/herself in a manner that is consistent with the professional standards set by the City and its employees while on City-owned property.
• Comply with all safety and security standards and other regulations set forth by the City for performing security guard services at City-owned facilities.
• Security guard personnel will possess the ability to meet and interact with the general public and ability to speak clearly. (Bilingual: English and Spanish is helpful but not required.)
• Be able to follow instructions carefully, write legibly, prepare clear and concise written reports, apply logic and exercise integrity when dealing with law enforcement or medical personnel. Security guards will have the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress.
• Must be able to perform the essential job duties safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, and maintain the physical and mental capacity necessary to meet job requirements.
• Ensure all security work performed under this scope of services is conducted with the utmost regard for the safety and security of assigned security guard(s), City staff, building tenants, the general public, and citizens, as the selected Contractor will be responsible for protecting essential public assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a secure environment for employees, visitors, and the surrounding community.
• Be required to perform a variety of tasks dealing with safety and security of City employees and patrons who use the facilities, including but not limited to the following:

• Surveying City facilities and grounds for security breach;
• Locking and unlocking gates and facilities;
• Motorized patrol;
• Walking (foot) patrol;
• Preparing written reports;
• Controlling entry to site areas, directing traffic, responding to various emergencies;
• Securing the area, checking identification, assisting City staff during inclement weather and;
• Providing a safe environment for the public, enforcing departments’ security policies, notifying local law enforcement of probable offence, assist in and/or apprehend violators in the absence of local law enforcement, respond to alarm system, including notifying the local law enforcement.

• Have knowledge of on-site intrusion devices and the location of the system control board including fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers for intended use and location of doors accessible to the public, including designated door for handicapped and disabled persons.
• Assist at closing, City personnel to set alarms and properly secure all buildings and premises; complete appropriate timesheet, accident reports, and any other documents required by the City.
• Remain on post until a relief arrives. Security guard duties will cease when security guard is relieved by another Contractor security guard or a City of Fort Worth Department security personnel.