On-Site Security Specialist — Patrols, Access Control & Emergency Response

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• Posted on May 5, 2026

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CPChem GTPC
Orange, TX, USA

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Orange, TX, USA
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• On-site
• 4-Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SECUR
  003077

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel, and assets at the assigned job site. Enforces safety and security measures, performs regular vehicular and/or foot patrols of assigned premises, performs access control duties, operates and monitors CCTV equipment, and responds to incidents based on established operational procedures.

The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the company may identify other duties of the position. These responsibilities may differ depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Work Schedule:
Varies by site post;
Urban or Rotational - 1 week on/1 week off

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s Must have reliable transportation to/from the work site.
• Military, law enforcement, or security experience preferred, but not required.
• State Unarmed Security Officer License or able to obtain.
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, drug screen, and a post-offer physical evaluation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of experience in law enforcement, military police, corrections, or private security company within the past five years. Military experience in an applicable specialty may be substituted for law enforcement experience.
• Experience working in a refinery or plant
• Experience working in the oil and gas industry
• Certified in First Aid & CPR, refinery safety standards
• Conversational Spanish

SKILLS/APTITUDES

• Maturity of judgement and behavior.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner with the understanding that honesty, integrity and ethics are essential.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with all visitors, coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, two-way radio, etc.)
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and within a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform searches of vehicles (random inspections) which may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking over uneven terrain for long periods of time.
• Confront suspicious persons, assess intentions, and take action as appropriate.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
• Extinguish fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and Reduce the results of those investigations into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained.
• Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures.
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to oral information.
• Operate a motor vehicle during both the day and night; in urban and rural setting.
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, automobiles, location, property, to include colors, shapes, sizes, height, weight, abnormalities, changes or differences since last observed, and other distinguishing characteristics.
• Understand and successfully execute post orders including enforcement of client and company policies, rules and regulations.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance and come to work in complete and clean assigned uniform (provided).
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
• May be required to report back to work as necessary for emergent matters.
• Willingness to perform other duties as required.
• Willingness to work at various locations as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Excellence :
  Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
• Corporate Values :
  Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
• Safety and Security :
  Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
• Customer Service :
  Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Teamwork :
  Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability :
  Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages…