Building Security Officer
About the job
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a non-commissioned security license through the state of Texas.
- Have strong customer service skills.
- Be familiar with report writing.
- Have monitoring and surveillance experience.
- Be able to multitask and prioritize assigned tasks.
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Deliver customer service.
- Conduct roving patrols to identify unauthorized access and suspicious activity.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for incidents and emergencies.
- Monitor the property and address rule infractions.
- Observe and assess site activity while maintaining accurate reports.
- Respond quickly and effectively to critical situations.
- Prepare clear, detailed, and accurate incident reports.
- Enforce site policies, procedures, regulations, and security standards.
- Bilingual ability is a plus.
- Have evening, overnight, and weekend availability.
- Have experience working in a Class A or high-rise environment.
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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Simplify's Take
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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