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Marksman Security

Staffs security officers for properties and businesses

Security Officer

Full-Time
$15/hr
Mid
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonCandidates must be within 10 to 15 miles of the North Houston locations and be available for two shifts, 4–5 days a week.
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be available for on-call roles and flexible shifts, including mornings, midday, overnight, and weekends.
  • Must be available for two shifts, 4–5 days a week, for North Houston locations.
  • Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
  • Must have a non-commissioned security license.
  • Must present a professional demeanor and appearance.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize assigned tasks.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have at least one year of customer service experience.
  • Must have at least one year of security experience.
  • Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
  • Must be able to crawl, crouch, climb stairs, kneel, run, sit, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods.
Responsibilities
  • Perform foot or vehicle patrols to detect suspicious behavior and help prevent vandalism, theft, and other criminal behavior.
  • Greet truck drivers and guests, check identification, log visitor vehicles, announce visitors, and control access to the property.
  • Greet guests and residents, provide customer service and access control, monitor CCTV systems, announce visitors, and distribute packages.
  • Scan tags on approved employee devices and verify device IMEI numbers against stickers or provided paperwork.
  • Monitor the trash dump for theft attempts, open and close dock doors, track outbound trucks, count inbound pallets, and monitor open dock doors during loading and special projects.
  • Count inbound pallets, monitor special projects, send and receive emails, enter truck information, and open and close dock doors.
  • Check devices in and out, verify approved stickers or paperwork, monitor visitors passing through the X-ray, and prevent prohibited items from entering the building.
  • Track high-value loads using computer software.
Desired Qualifications
  • Client-facing professional demeanor for Class A buildings.

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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