About First Responder Protective Services

First Responder Protective Services is a premier provider of private security needs across the U.S. Our company is owned, operated and managed by U.S. Military veterans, law enforcement executives, and corporate business professionals. Our founders have over 60 years of experience in protecting critical infrastructures, combating transnational criminal organizations, mitigating risks, and providing the highest level of safety and security to corporations and communities.

The mission of First Responder Protective Services is to provide the highest level of customer service to each and every client. We accomplish this mission through our foundation of attention to detail, integrity, accountability, empathy, care, and concern for the needs of our clients and the officers which we serve.

Job Title: Gate Guard Supervisor (Level II Non-commissioned)

Region/Area: Laredo, Tx

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00/hour, paid weekly

Status: Full Time

Shift:  Monday - Friday 9am -5pm

Ideal candidate must be flexible to cover any shifts as need.

Position Summary:

First Responder Protective Services is seeking a Gate Guard Supervisor to oversee security operations at our contracted truck yard site in Northeastern Laredo, TX, located near the area’s major industrial and cross-border transportation corridor. The site includes a truck yard with an air-conditioned guard shack.

The Gate Guard Supervisor will be responsible for leading and managing a team of unarmed security guards, including delegating daily duties, providing training and guidance, managing shift schedules, and ensuring consistent staffing and shift coverage.

At First Responder Protective Services, we value our employees and offer one of the highest paid hourly rates for non-commissioned security officers and offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and visions plans, uniforms provided, a 401k retirement match, overtime opportunities, weekly pay, advancement opportunities, and paid time off.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to delegate, train and cover any shifts needed according to demand.
• Ensure shift coverage when call-outs occur.
• Ensure security guard maintain security licenses, uniforms, and equipment
• Ensure guards follow dress code and company policy.
• Check trucks in and out of yard efficiently, and perform perimeter checks. 
• During peak daytime hours, work with a second guard to manage truck check-ins and check-outs efficiently and maintain a flow. 
• Write detailed and accurate daily reports of incidents or irregularities for submission to the customer.
• Protect property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference.
• Enforce property rules and regulations designed to prevent breaches of security.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start to avoid any clock in complications (not expected to work until shift starts).

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions from management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to respect sensitive and confidential information that may be learned on post.
• Must be able to stay awake and alert for entire duration of shift.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
• We participate in E-Verify.
• Must have valid TX Driver's License and favorable driving history.
• Active Non-Commissioned Security Officer License issued from the TX Dept of Public Safety Private Security Board 

Benefits:

• 1.5x overtime after 40 hours in a pay period
• W2 position (OT starts after 40 hours in same work week & taxes taken out) Weekly direct deposit payment
• First year of employment: Employees accrue up to 7 days (56 hours) of PTO. Second year of employment: Accrual increases to 10 days (80hours). Fifth year of employment and beyond: Accrual maxes out at 15 days (120 hours).
• Company pays up to $300 towards employee's health insurance
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision. (Employees are eligible after first month of employment)
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match company match
• Employer paid uniforms
• Ongoing training opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Preferred Requirement:

• Military experience preferred

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 year
• Security: 2 year
• Supervisor: 2 year

Compensation and Work schedule:

• Weekly pay, $14-15 per hour. (Review period after 90days)
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Equipment issued:

• Uniform Polo
• ID Badge

Language:

• English

License/Certification:

• State of Texas Level II Non-commission Security License.

First Responder Protective Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Job posted by:

First Responder Protective Services

4006 BELT LINE RD STE 138

Addison, Tx 75001

Texas Department Of Public Safety Private Security Program License # C10520601