Security Officer: Warehouse Patrol

• Pay Range: $15 hourly
• Must have valid TX Drivers License
• Located in La Porte, Texas

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 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 positions/sites require driving.

Driving Requirements:

• Valid TX DL of at least 1 year.
• No "At Fault" accidents or tickets
• No Restrictions

SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD DUTIES:

• Log in/out vendors
• Patrol the facility and ensure there is no suspicious activity or unauthorized personnel in the facility yard
• Contact the police when needed and get all unauthorized persons approved by the management team
• 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 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 the customer based on their individual security needs