Surveillance Security - Multiple Sites & Shifts
Company
GardaWorld
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description
GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Surveillance Security Officer!
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Flex Security Ambassador?
Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license
What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Describe your strong observational skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
As a Security Officer – Surveillance, you will be the person who spots threats before they escalate in environments such as security operations centers, call centers, and parking gatehouses.
Shift: Must be able to work at least two shifts times (morning, evening, and nights). Must be able to work at least 32 hours per week.
• Mornings: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (weekdays and weekends)
• Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (weekdays and weekends)
• Nights: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (weekdays and weekends)
What’s in it for you:
• Competitive hourly wage of $18.50 (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities of Surveillance Security Guard
• Monitor security systems to detect any suspicious activity
• Document observed events and incidents, writing detailed reports
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the safety of the premises
• Control access to secure areas and verify the identities of visitors
• Analyze security systems to identify potential vulnerabilities or malfunctions
• Collaborate with law enforcement in case of serious situations or emergencies
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
Qualifications of a Surveillance Security Guard
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Strong report-writing skills
• Good eyesight and excellent abilities to maintain focus
• Strong proficiency with technology
• If you have 6 months of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience
• You have a valid driver's license (for driving positions) with a good driving history (pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check).
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! Twenty-six percent of our corporate employees began their careers as frontline workers.
If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
GardaWorld Security is a global leader in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals worldwide.
Do you think this is the right job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, concierge, and even casual roles available.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability, as required by applicable federal laws. Additionally, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
License # B0717
Qualifications
Education
GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Surveillance Security Officer!
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Flex Security Ambassador?
Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license
What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Describe your strong observational skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
As a Security Officer – Surveillance, you will be the person who spots threats before they escalate in environments such as security operations centers, call centers, and parking gatehouses.
Shift: Must be able to work at least two shifts times (morning, evening, and nights). Must be able to work at least 32 hours per week.
• Mornings: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (weekdays and weekends)
• Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (weekdays and weekends)
• Nights: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (weekdays and weekends)
What’s in it for you:
• Competitive hourly wage of $18.50 (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities of Surveillance Security Guard
• Monitor security systems to detect any suspicious activity
• Document observed events and incidents, writing detailed reports
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the safety of the premises
• Control access to secure areas and verify the identities of visitors
• Analyze security systems to identify potential vulnerabilities or malfunctions
• Collaborate with law enforcement in case of serious situations or emergencies
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
Qualifications of a Surveillance Security Guard
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Strong report-writing skills
• Good eyesight and excellent abilities to maintain focus
• Strong proficiency with technology
• If you have 6 months of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience
• You have a valid driver's license (for driving positions) with a good driving history (pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check).
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! Twenty-six percent of our corporate employees began their careers as frontline workers.
If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
GardaWorld Security is a global leader in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals worldwide.
Do you think this is the right job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, concierge, and even casual roles available.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability, as required by applicable federal laws. Additionally, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
License # B0717
Qualifications
Education
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