Armed Guard: NIGHTS - DALLAS

Armed Guard: NIGHTS - DALLAS

Dallas, United States

Company
TACTICAL SYSTEMS NETWORK, LLC
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22–24 an hour
Posted
13 hours ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
BE a PART of our ELITE SECURITY TEAM: We are high-level professionals who value our role as protectors serving people. We care about one another and reward consistency, hard work, and a servant mindset.

We seek candidates to fill the critical role of ARMED, UNIFORMED SECURITY OFFICER in Fort Worth, TX. This role is essential in keeping others safe, so we ask for a commitment to working scheduled shifts, including weekends, and we often stand or walk for extended periods.

This job is not easy, but it is essential. We reward hard work with pay increases, time off, bonuses, longevity pay, and advancement opportunities. We carefully select our clients so we all feel connected and work with purpose.

WE SET OURSELVES APART:

We demonstrate care on a personal & professional level and proudly require higher standards to join our team

We provide opportunities for advancement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, longevity bonuses, a retirement plan, ongoing training, and accrued vacation time are some additional perks we offer.

REQUIREMENTS:

FITNESS TEST:
Push-ups (min 26 within 1 min)
Sit-ups (min 24 within 1 min)
Vertical Jump (min 16-inch jump)
300-meter run under 64 seconds
ADVANCED RANGE QUALIFICATION (in addition to state requirement)
Available to work weekends when necessary (weekends off are earned with seniority)
Reside in the Dallas / Fort Worth area
21 years of age or older
Own a duty belt
Able to work standing 12-hour shifts with minimal sitting breaks
Pass background checks
Fluent in English (read and write)
Be able to prepare detailed, written reports
Have reliable transportation
Pass drug test(s)

STARTING PAY
Night Shifts start between $22 and UP+ per hour - commensurate with experience and education
EEO M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:
• TX Commissioned (Armed) Guard License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
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