Unarmed Security Officer in Dallas and Fort Worth at FMC $23.65 to $24.72)

Security Watch
Dallas, Texas 75201 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Security Officer

    Security Watch is accepting applications for Security Officers to guard federal prisoners once they are admitted to local hospitals. Security Watch has proudly provided security guard services since 2008 and is looking to expand the workforce with qualified and experienced security professionals. This is an on-call position that requires security officers to be available to work all three shifts (most of our employees get 40 hours a week, and we work with your availability). Guards with open availability will typically be scheduled at least 40 hours per week, but we cannot guarantee it. Clearance from DOJ usually takes 3-4 months. This position pays a base pay of $17.92 per hour with a substantial benefits package that will bring the total compensation to over $24.72 with shift differential per hour.

    To be considered for these positions, you must meet the following qualifications. Please do not apply for these positions if you do not meet all of these qualifications. Your qualifications will be verified by our investigative staff and the Federal government.

    Experience Requirements: Minimum standards for individual contract guards employed by a guard service company are as follows: One (1) year (2040 hours) of experience involved guard duty of detainees or prisoners regularly or equivalent experience in maintaining law and order, protecting lives, or other obligations of a similar nature. Substitution of training/education for experience: Advance Post?high School training in corrections or police science courses may be substituted for experience in the ratio of two (2) hours of instruction for one hour of experience. A Bachelor of Science or arts degree in any field meets the experience requirements. Military Police or TCLOSE. Bachelor's Degree in Art or science in any subject is acceptable.

    General Qualifications: Applicant must not have been fired or asked to resign from any job in the past three years. If you were fired or asked to leave a position more than three years ago, you would be considered for employment only if your termination was not due to a violation of the law or a severe breach of the company or ethical standards. Physical Requirements: Applicants shall be in good general health and able to perform job functions. Vision must be correctable to 20/30 (Snellen), in the better eye, and must be able to read typewritten material with or without glasses. The ability to distinguish primary color is required. All prospective employees will be tested for the use of illegal drugs at the FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER using procedures for new employees. No guard will be used unless they have received a negative drug test. Any indication of illegal and non-prescribed drugs will disqualify the individual from performing on this contract. The ability to hear a conversational voice without a hearing aid is required.

    Background Investigation: All applicants must provide complete details of any conviction record. These records will be confirmed through: National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), fingerprints, criminal records checks, and other appropriate background checks to verify employment.

  • Job Description

    Security Officer

    Security Watch is accepting applications for Security Officers to guard federal prisoners once they are admitted to local hospitals. Security Watch has proudly provided security guard services since 2008 and is looking to expand the workforce with qualified and experienced security professionals. This is an on-call position that requires security officers to be available to work all three shifts (most of our employees get 40 hours a week, and we work with your availability). Guards with open availability will typically be scheduled at least 40 hours per week, but we cannot guarantee it. Clearance from DOJ usually takes 3-4 months. This position pays a base pay of $17.92 per hour with a substantial benefits package that will bring the total compensation to over $24.72 with shift differential per hour.

    To be considered for these positions, you must meet the following qualifications. Please do not apply for these positions if you do not meet all of these qualifications. Your qualifications will be verified by our investigative staff and the Federal government.

    Experience Requirements: Minimum standards for individual contract guards employed by a guard service company are as follows: One (1) year (2040 hours) of experience involved guard duty of detainees or prisoners regularly or equivalent experience in maintaining law and order, protecting lives, or other obligations of a similar nature. Substitution of training/education for experience: Advance Post?high School training in corrections or police science courses may be substituted for experience in the ratio of two (2) hours of instruction for one hour of experience. A Bachelor of Science or arts degree in any field meets the experience requirements. Military Police or TCLOSE. Bachelor's Degree in Art or science in any subject is acceptable.

    General Qualifications: Applicant must not have been fired or asked to resign from any job in the past three years. If you were fired or asked to leave a position more than three years ago, you would be considered for employment only if your termination was not due to a violation of the law or a severe breach of the company or ethical standards. Physical Requirements: Applicants shall be in good general health and able to perform job functions. Vision must be correctable to 20/30 (Snellen), in the better eye, and must be able to read typewritten material with or without glasses. The ability to distinguish primary color is required. All prospective employees will be tested for the use of illegal drugs at the FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER using procedures for new employees. No guard will be used unless they have received a negative drug test. Any indication of illegal and non-prescribed drugs will disqualify the individual from performing on this contract. The ability to hear a conversational voice without a hearing aid is required.

    Background Investigation: All applicants must provide complete details of any conviction record. These records will be confirmed through: National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), fingerprints, criminal records checks, and other appropriate background checks to verify employment.

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