Security Guard

Pay Range:

$18.32 - $22.90/hr.

Job Posting Closing on:

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Workdays & Hours:

24/7 Operation - varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in security, law enforcement, or a related field
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible security or law enforcement experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid and AED certification
• Level II Noncommissioned Security Officers License
• High-rise security experience
• The Security Guard job responsibilities include: Conduct regular patrols of the premises
• Control access points, verify the identity of individuals entering the premises, and ensure they have proper authorization
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies such as fire alarms, medical incidents, and security breaches
• Coordinate with emergency services and guide them to the scene if necessary
• Answer inquiries and provide directions or information as needed.
• Ensure that all security equipment, such as locks, alarms, and gates are in proper working condition
• Conduct regular checks to ensure the physical security of doors, windows, and access points
• Diffuse conflicts and de-escalate potentially volatile situations using effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Inspect and report on any potential safety hazards or security vulnerabilities, such as broken windows or malfunctioning security systems
• Other duties as assigned.
• Working Conditions
• Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, and balancing.
• Physical Demand, as stated on the official City job description
• Medium Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.  Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:  Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last ten years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last ten years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
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