Unarmed Security Officer
About the job
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Iowa Security License, including state-accredited training requirements.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be able to meet the physical essential functions of the job, including lifting 50 or more pounds, completing foot patrols, walking up and down stairs, and working in inclement weather.
- Provide customer service to parties encountered while on duty, including assisting with directions and general business information.
- Enforce site rules by warning or reporting individuals violating regulations, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying prohibited items.
- Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to identify safety and security risks.
- Respond to alarms, emergency calls, and incidents involving unauthorized individuals, injuries, or fires.
- Notify appropriate emergency services, including police, fire department, or emergency medical services, when necessary.
- Accurately complete and submit reports, records, and incident documentation in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the security manager.
- Bilingual ability is 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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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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