Unarmed Security Officer
About the job
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- A high school degree or equivalent is required.
- A professional demeanor and appearance are required.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize assigned tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- At least one year of customer service experience is required.
- At least one year of security experience is required.
- 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.
- Must be able to work the posted schedule: Saturday through Wednesday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Conduct 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 at the gatehouse.
- Greet guests at the front desk, provide customer service and access control, monitor CCTV camera systems, announce visitors, and distribute packages.
- Perform access control and security checks according to site procedures.
- Monitor shipping areas, open and close dock doors, log inbound and outbound trucks, and help prevent theft during loading and peak-season projects.
- Assist with inbound truck processing, maintain accurate logs, send and receive emails, and monitor open dock doors.
- Conduct security checks according to site procedures and report concerns to a supervisor.
- Use site computer systems to monitor activity and maintain accurate records according to site procedures.
- Previous experience in security and customer service fields is ideal.
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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