Armed Security Officer

City Security Services is seeking professional and dependable Transit Security Officers to provide a visible security presence at transportation facilities. This position is responsible for protecting passengers, employees, visitors, facilities, and property while providing professional customer service in a public transportation environment.

The Transit Security Officer will perform fixed-post assignments and mobile patrols while responding appropriately to security incidents, emergencies, alarms, safety concerns, and other situations requiring immediate attention.

Pay: $22/hr
Location: Houston, TX 77030 
Schedule: Full-Time, Overnight, 42 hours/week 

• Sunday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Monday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Tuesday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional security presence at assigned transit facilities.
• Perform static security posts and mobile patrols.
• Conduct routine patrols for security, fire, safety, and facility concerns.
• Monitor passengers, employees, visitors, and other occupants for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Respond to security alerts, criminal activity, medical emergencies, alarms, and other incidents.
• Assist sick or injured individuals and provide basic first aid when appropriate.
• Contact emergency medical services, law enforcement, supervisors, or other appropriate personnel as required.
• Process and monitor visitors entering transit facilities.
• Identify and report hazards, spills, equipment problems, and unsafe conditions.
• Respond to fire, burglary, and other alarm activations in accordance with established procedures.
• Take appropriate action regarding unauthorized access or violations of law or METRO rules when legally authorized.
• Complete required reports and documentation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Security Manager.

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Active Level 3 security certification with guard license in hand.
• Active baton and OC certifications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the previous three years.
• Ability to pass the required Physical Readiness Test.
• Ability to successfully complete a required 24-hour training course.
• Basic computer and technical application skills.

Candidates must also satisfy at least one of the following experience/education pathways:

• Bachelor's degree with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position; or
• Associate degree in criminal justice or security plus two years of security experience; or
• Three years of combined military, law enforcement, and/or corrections experience; or
• Five years of verifiable commercial security experience.

Physical Readiness

Candidates must be capable of completing:

• One-mile walk/run within 18 minutes.
• 45-foot simulated 150-pound body drag within the applicable required time.

TxDPS License Number: C11614301