Flex Security Officers

Flex Security Officers A Flex Officer must be just that. FLEXIBLE! A Flex Officer will be asked to cover a post on very short notice. It may be anywhere in the greater Dallas area. Hence the generous pay rate. The officer should have reliable and personal mode of transportation. Public transit may not be a reliable mode given the large service area the Flex Officer will be covering on short notice. Must be at least 18 years of age for Non-Commissioned (unarmed) and 21 years of age for Commissioned (Armed) . 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 / PATROL REQUIREMENTS: • Successfully complete minimum Level II Security training through a school licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB). Priority given to applicants with active security registration. • Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing • Customer service orientation • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations • Critical thinking and sound judgment • Visual acuity to drive at night and hearing ability to observe or 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 SECURITY OFFICER / PATROL 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 a trespasser 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