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Marksman Security

Staffs security officers for properties and businesses

Security Operations Center Officer

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$24/hr
Mid
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduation is required; some college is preferred.
  • Previous customer service experience or alarm monitoring/dispatch center operator experience is required.
  • Ability to make quick assessments after diagnosis and prioritize facts.
  • Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.
  • Spelling and grammatical skills are required.
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and various alarm applications.
  • Ability to make sound judgments based on limited facts.
  • Flexibility to work scheduled hours including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work overtime and report to the Monitoring Center for emergency situations.
  • Ability to multitask and work with limited supervision.
  • Strict attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Knowledge of personal security, customer relations, industrial security, and related communication appliances is preferred.
  • An active Security Level 2 License is preferred.
  • Ability to sit for long periods and remain stationary for 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and respond appropriately to a variety of emergency alarm signals, responding in a timely and accurate manner while following general procedures and special instructions.
  • Interact routinely with personnel to support arming and disarming security systems while maintaining the confidentiality of privileged, highly sensitive, and security-sensitive information.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers and follow departmental and company policies and procedures.
  • Complete required equipment checks and daily logs.
  • Answer multiple telephone lines and respond professionally and helpfully by gathering information, prioritizing facts, troubleshooting, transferring calls, or responding to emergencies.
  • Provide technical support as needed and follow procedures for service and inspection requests.
  • Communicate and analyze customer inquiries, determine the correct course of action, and follow up to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Maintain building security and Security Operations Center operations according to company procedures and policies.
  • Conduct day-to-day interactions with customers and coworkers to achieve effective results.
  • Monitor, verify, and process incoming security signals, alarms, and telephone calls received by the 24/7/365 proprietary ETP Security Operations Center.
  • Verify alarms and notify appropriate authorities or key personnel based on the alarm signal or phone call.
  • Troubleshoot security system and related appliance failures, initiate fixes, and generate work orders as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures and processes for on-shift activities, and provide relevant direction and determine courses of action for employees, customers, contractors, and visitors before, during, and after crimes, disturbances, or emergencies via radio, telephone, and audio/video review at company-owned facilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college is preferred.

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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