Security & Gate Guard

Position Title

SECURITY GUARD

MIDLAND, TX, 14 days on, 7 days off

NON-EXEMPT

DISTRICT MANAGER

The Gate/Security Guard is responsible for controlling access to the laydown yard while ensuring the safe and efficient flow of vehicles, equipment, employees, contractors, and visitors. This position would provide direction to drivers and personnel entering and exiting the facility, maintain security protocols, monitor site activities, and serve as a key point of contact for operational coordination.

• Control and monitor access to the company's property, verifying credentials and maintaining access logs
• Conduct regular patrols of interior and exterior areas to identify security risks or unsafe conditions
• Monitor surveillance systems, alarms, and security equipment; respond to alerts promptly
• Enforce facility security policies, procedures, and visitor protocols
• Perform bag checks, badge checks, and escort visitors, contractors, and vendors as required
• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and disturbances in accordance with established procedures
• Document incidents, irregularities, and daily activities through detailed reports
• Coordinate with staff, management, and emergency responders as needed
• Support compliance with regulatory, client, and corporate security requirements
• Maintain a professional and customer-service-oriented presence at all times
• Providing direction to drivers and personnel on-site
• Maintaining security protocols and site safety expectations
• Tracking arrivals and departures as needed
• Communicating with managers and supervisors to resolve issue

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work 14 days on, 7 days off
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to act quickly in a fast-paced environment will be essential for success in this role. The individual selected should be dependable, attentive, and capable of working independently while coordinating effectively with management and operations personnel.
• Prior security experience or law enforcement preferred
• Basic computer skills for access systems, reporting, and monitoring tools
• Ability to follow strict procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as required
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access environment

Volta Grid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Volta Grid is committed to hiring veterans and transitioning military service members, particularly those with expertise in equipment maintenance, repair, and technical skills. Your dedication, leadership, and hands-on experience in maintaining heavy equipment make you an ideal fit for our team.

$26/Hr + bonus + benefits