Security Guard
Company
Texas Staff HQ
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
26 days ago
Via
via Tenet Careers - Tenet Healthcare Corporation
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Job Description
Job Summary
Guards and patrols facilities and grounds 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards. Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property. Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas. May be required to direct traffic on company premises.
Responsibilities
Security Officer (Unarmed Security) is instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection, and traffic/parking control.
Guards and patrols facilities and grounds to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property.
Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas.
May be required to direct traffic on company premises.
Will periodically drive a security truck, we will run a MVR on the final candidate.
Must be able to work 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday. Will need to be able to complete training on a weekday between 8am-4pm.
Qualifications
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• Customer Service skills
• MS Outlook and MS Word experience
• Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
• Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2603007884
Guards and patrols facilities and grounds 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards. Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property. Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas. May be required to direct traffic on company premises.
Responsibilities
Security Officer (Unarmed Security) is instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection, and traffic/parking control.
Guards and patrols facilities and grounds to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property.
Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas.
May be required to direct traffic on company premises.
Will periodically drive a security truck, we will run a MVR on the final candidate.
Must be able to work 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday. Will need to be able to complete training on a weekday between 8am-4pm.
Qualifications
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• Customer Service skills
• MS Outlook and MS Word experience
• Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
• Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2603007884
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for security guard jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for security guards in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Non-exempt security guards must receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How many hours per week can a security guard work before overtime applies in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, security guards receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times their regular rate as of 2026. Employers must pay this rate for every additional hour and maintain records for at least three years.
What education and experience are required to qualify for security guard jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, most security guard positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience as of 2026. Employers often provide on-the-job training lasting 1 to 3 weeks before assignment.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard job in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and completed Form I-9 by the first day of employment as of 2026. Many states also require submission of a state-issued guard registration card before starting work.
