Unarmed Security Officer
About the job
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- Must have excellent customer service experience.
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Must have a professional demeanor.
- Must have a valid driver license.
- Maintain high visibility by periodically stopping and patrolling different areas to deter criminal activity.
- Verify that individuals attempting to enter the facility have proper identification and access passes, such as badges, cards, or visitor passes.
- Continuously monitor CCTV cameras around the building's perimeters and gate areas to identify suspicious activities, unauthorized entry, or security breaches.
- Monitor entry and exit points to ensure that only authorized personnel and vehicles enter or leave the lot by checking identification, vehicle registration, or other access-control protocols.
- Keep a detailed log of all vehicles entering or leaving the premises, including company name, driver name, truck identification number, and cargo.
- Watch for suspicious behavior, loitering individuals, or signs of illegal activities such as theft, vandalism, or drug use.
- Immediately report security breaches, safety hazards, or emergencies to the appropriate authorities or management, and document incidents thoroughly.
- CLEET license.
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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