Armed Security Officer - Amarillo TX

Security Guard

On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses and Caregivers of War Wounded. To be considered, please click the submit button and follow the instructions.

Security guard officers protect personnel, facilities, property and equipment of the client, in support of missions approved at the local, state, or federal level. All security guard personnel will be required to maintain specified levels of training, qualifications, and adherence to rules, policies and regulations to ensure compliance with facility security operations and overall client satisfaction. Security guards will be required to serve at armed security posts, within dispatch and control center(s) and execute various security measures including access control, patrolling, monitoring, and responding to incidents.

$28.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Patrolling: Regularly patrol the premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion, theft, or vandalism.
• Monitoring: Observe and monitor surveillance systems, including CCTV, to identify suspicious behavior or security breaches.
• Access Control: Manage access to the premises by enrolling and issuing badges checking identification and ensuring that only authorized personnel enter.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, disturbances, or emergencies, and take appropriate action, including contacting law enforcement if necessary.
• Reporting: Write detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and observations to maintain accurate records for management.
• Public Interaction: Provide assistance and information to clients, visitors and employees, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Emergency Procedures: Maintain a thorough understanding of emergency protocols including active shooter, evacuation procedures, and fire safety measures.

Responsibilities include protecting personnel and property in a professional manner, meeting and dealing tactfully and politely with clients, general public and visitors, effectively and efficiently screening and processing all personnel entering site and facilities, identifying, reporting, delaying or detaining persons who violate rules and regulations, conducting internal and external roving foot patrols, completing all reports and paperwork as required, detecting and responding to alarms and emergencies, securing entrances and exits during emergencies, controlling keys and lock combinations, communicating and remaining accessible via two-way radio or company issued cellular phone, understanding and complying with all requirements defined within company documents to include post and general orders, plans, policies, procedures, observing and reporting all offenses/incidents, providing first aid, CPR, and assisting during emergencies as necessary, being able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform, maintaining mandated training requirements in accordance with company guidance, maintaining physical fitness, agility requirements, and weapons qualifications, ensuring safety requirements compliance and safe work practices, supporting safety programs participate in quality and process improvement programs, and performing other duties as assigned.

Government Careers

Show more