Surveillance & Monitoring Officer 77057 (STX 1 DIV 2)
houston, TXFull-time$15.5/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
United Protective Services seeks a dependable, professional full-time Security Officer primarily assigned to a command center to help protect property, tenants, and visitors. The role calls for alertness, customer-service orientation, independent work, and a visible security presence. The employer provides training, support, and opportunities for advancement.
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Surveillance & Monitoring Officer 77057 (STX 1 DIV 2)
houston, TX, United States of America
$15.50 - $15.50
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Overview
At United Protective Services, our people are our greatest asset. We are looking for reliable, positive people who want to serve others, and grow in their security careers. In return, we provide training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed.
Job Skills / Requirements
Schedule
Saturday: 1430-2230
Sunday: 1430-2230
Monday: 2230-0630
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: 1400-2200
Friday: 1400-2200
United Protective Services is seeking a dependable and professional Full-Time Security Officer to join our team. This position will primarily be assigned to a command center, ensuring the safety and security of the property, tenants, and visitors.
This role is ideal for individuals who are alert, customer-service driven, and comfortable working independently while maintaining a strong visible presence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Observe and report any suspicious activity or safety concerns
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Provide a visible security presence to deter unwanted behavior
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Respond to incidents, alarms, and service calls as needed
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Assist tenants, guests, and staff with directions or support
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Complete daily activity reports and incident documentation accurately
Requirements:
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Previous security experience preferred
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Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
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Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
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Professional appearance and communication skills
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Reliable transportation and punctuality
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Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
What We Offer:
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Stable full-time schedule
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Opportunity for additional hours or advancement
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Supportive team environment
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Ongoing training and development
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
This is a Full-Time position
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,607 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15.5/hr
- Texas median$18–19/hr97 hourly ranges
- US median$20/hr1,690 hourly ranges
This rate, $15.50/hr, is 16% below the Texas median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 221 open Security Officer jobs in Texas and 2,607 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.70 open
- Allied Universal65 open
- Houston Methodist11 open
- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (634 postings).
- Education
- 26 of the 2,607 open Security Officer jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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