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Marksman Security

Staffs security officers for properties and businesses

Security Officer

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$15.84/hr
Mid
Mesquite, TX, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years of prior satisfactory employment as a security officer or directly related experience are required.
  • Candidates must be at least 25 years of age.
  • A valid Level II Texas Security License and a valid driver's license are required.
  • Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Candidates must maintain a working telephone number through which they can be contacted.
  • Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods, lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 pounds, accommodate interior and exterior foot patrols, and perform assigned duties in inclement weather.
  • Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Responsibilities
  • Help supervise operations of the assigned client site on the assigned shift.
  • Report directly to the Site Supervisor/Director and/or Marksman/Titan Management.
  • Manage a team of security officers, including participating in scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, development, and support.
  • Ensure the client site receives high-quality security services to protect people and property.
  • Handle escalated security issues and emergency situations appropriately.
  • Develop staff technical and professional skills through performance management, including coaching and recognition.
  • Promote a positive work environment by treating staff with respect.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct site-specific on-the-job training, client-specific training, and annual refresher training in accordance with Titan's training standards.
  • Reconcile logs, shift responsibilities, and patrols; review incident reports before submitting them to the Site Supervisor and/or Director; and coordinate preliminary investigations.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures and post orders that are available for staff emergency reference.
  • Train and qualify to work the assigned post, understand its specific and general instructions, and maintain practical knowledge of additional and emergency post instructions required by the client.
  • Maintain access control procedures established by building management.
  • Use access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems as needed.
  • Identify tenants and visitors upon arrival and ensure visitors and vendors are signed in before entering the building.
  • Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of tenant or building property.
  • Monitor facility security cameras and respond to incidents, including property emergencies.
  • Conduct general patrols of the entire property during various hours as required, including stairways and exterior patrols in any weather conditions.
  • Assist tenants and visitors with directions and general business information.
  • Accurately record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning equipment for building and Titan management.
  • Maintain accurate logs pertaining to people or property, including packages.
  • Provide customer service to all parties encountered while on duty.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability is considered a plus.

About the company

Marksman Security staffs security officers and front-desk teams for residential towers, office buildings, data centers, factories, transit systems and other facilities across the United States. Its programs pair protection with hospitality, adding concierge, front-desk and lobby staff in residential and commercial high-rises. Officers control access, patrol grounds, run loading docks and handle fire safety and emergencies, then log incidents in software that gives clients real-time reports and trends. Property owners and companies contract Marksman to design and staff these programs at their sites. Marksman Security was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Texas operations grew by acquisition: Marksman bought Austin's Priebe Security Services in January 2026, adding over 450 employees.
  • Frontline hires reach leadership: Marksman's Las Vegas vice president started as a guard in 2013, then earned five promotions.
  • Part-timers earn paid time off: Marksman's Buckhead, Atlanta officer posting grants eight hours for every 100 worked.

What critics are saying

  • Officer pay is modest: Marksman's part-time Mesquite, Texas retail officer posting pays $15.84 an hour.
  • Flex schedules are unpredictable: Marksman's Plano, Texas flex officer posting requires answering assignments with little to no notice.
  • Private equity backs the parent: Quad-C, a middle-market buyout firm, supports Marksman Titan Security Group.

What makes Marksman Security unique

  • Some teams fight fires: Marksman hires firefighters for Toyota's battery plant fire rescue team in Liberty, North Carolina.
  • Meta is a data center client: a Marksman vice president leads the security partnership supporting Meta's global portfolio.
  • Security systems work sits with a sister brand: Chicago-based Titan, part of Marksman's parent group, hires the installation technicians.

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