Field Captain (Houston) (Security)

Guardtexas Field Captain

Join the guard company that specializes in Texas! Our name says it all - GuardTexas. We have been committed to serving the great state of Texas since 1976, providing security officers to clients across industries including commercial real estate, construction, retail, and residential communities. Our private ownership and deep Texas roots give us the flexibility to plan and provide growth not found in smaller or international companies. We are a certified security guard trainer and train our hires free of charge to help you obtain your license.

Job Skills / Requirements

The Field Captain (Supervisor) has the same responsibilities as a Security Officer Plus:

• Visits multiple sites (local travel), ensures employees are following company policies and dress code, relieves employees of duty, fills shifts, delivers paperwork, writes reports and communicates to proper personnel with issues and updates. Answers calls from managers and employees during his/her scheduled shift.
• Organizes work schedules and ensures officers have reported to work on time and are assigned duties
• Ensures the proper execution of all security tasks and that all posts are properly staffed
• Ensures officers under his/her leadership present a good company image by wearing uniforms properly and have all of their equipment
• Briefs team at the beginning of the shift to update them on developments and share information about any security concerns
• Monitors electronic surveillance equipment, as appropriate
• Documents daily occurrences and oversees officers verbal and written reports to ensure they are complete
• Conducts on-the-job training for new officers to ensure they understand the requirements of the general and post orders
• Recommends performance counseling and disciplinary actions to management
• Conducts routine patrols with individual team members
• Manages inventory of all security equipment used for the shift and reports any equipment breakdowns to management
• Investigates suspicious activities and contacts law enforcement as appropriate
• Works posts as a security officer as needed

Field Captain Requirements:

- TX DL (Insurance purposes for driving company vehicles)

- Has held an active driver's license for 3-5 years with clear driving record

- Active non-commissioned security license is a MUST; meet and maintain all requirements of licensing requirements for Security Officers including passing a Criminal Background Check as required by the Texas PSB.

- Open availability (able and willing to work any days or any shift)

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification Requirements (All)

Active Texas Driver's License Texas Level II Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

We offer a range of competitive benefits for our security officers:

• Weekly paychecks with a no-fee pay card available that offers a range of free benefits
• Additional pay for worked holidays
• Access to credit union membership for you and your family
• Insurance is available the first day of the month after 60 days of full time employment
• After one year of full time employment, you qualify for paid vacation, reimbursement of uniform fees, and Company payment of PSB fees to maintain a current registration

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends .