Hiring in Austin for Armed Security Guard / Level III

Company: MAXIMUS UNIVERSAL PROTECTION LLC
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

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. This is an ARMED/COMMISSIONED position. Must have a COMMISSIONED license



REQUIREMENTS:

At least 21 years of age

Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL 3 licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB

Customer service orientation

Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations

Critical thinking and sound judgment

Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing

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, and standing for long periods of time.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide a visual security presence

Conduct regular rounds of industrial and commercial premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors and windows

Perform checks on windows, doors, 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

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 Manager as appropriate per company 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• - - - -
• At least 21 years of age - - - -
• Meet and maintain all requirements of LEVEL 3 licensing for Security Officers including passing a background check as required by the Texas PSB - - - -
• Customer service orientation - - - -
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations - - - -
• Critical thinking and sound judgment - - - -
• Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing - - - -
• 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, and standing for long periods of time.
  
  
  
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