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Marksman Security

Staffs security officers for properties and businesses

Utility Security Officer

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$20/hr
Junior
Kansas City, MO, USA
In PersonMust be available for any facility within the operational area and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • Meet all minimum qualifications required of a Security Officer under company policy and applicable state regulations.
  • Possess and maintain all required licenses, permits, and certifications necessary to work at assigned sites.
  • Have a minimum of one year of verifiable security experience, or equivalent military, law enforcement, or public safety experience, unless waived by the Security Chief or designee.
  • Demonstrate a consistent record of attendance and punctuality, policy compliance, professional conduct, and reliable performance.
  • Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to complete accurate and timely reports.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Be fully flexible and available to work any shift, any day of the week, and at any facility within the operational area.
  • Have no transportation restrictions.
  • Be prepared to work up to 40 hours per week.
  • Maintain availability for varying shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Provide coverage for vacations, call-offs, no-notice resignations, short-term vacancies, and temporary increases in coverage requirements.
  • Respond to work assignments on short notice when available.
  • Perform all assigned post duties in accordance with post orders, company policy, and client requirements.
  • Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training for all sites supported.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and reliability at all assigned locations.
  • Accurately report time worked and comply with scheduling and payroll procedures.
  • Assist in minimizing overtime while ensuring adequate staffing levels.
  • Receive assignments from the Security Chief, Administrative Assistant, or their designated representative.
  • Be evaluated by the Security Chief or their designated representative based on reliability, flexibility, performance quality, compliance with policy and post orders, and contribution to overtime reduction efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a site lead, acting supervisor, or working supervisor.
  • Completion of advanced security, supervisory, or leadership training.
  • Familiarity with access control systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), alarm monitoring, and incident management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor or assist in training other officers.

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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