Campus Security Specialist – Patrol, Respond, Escort

South Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Security Guard to patrol and safeguard college buildings and grounds, enforce safety procedures, and respond to emergencies across multiple campuses. You will provide escorts and public assistance, maintain incident reports, and support safety at college events.

The role requires good communication, computer literacy, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with reliable transportation to travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Must possess situation awareness skills.
• Ability to demonstrate exemplary work practices and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high-stress emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols, inspects, monitors, protects and secures college buildings and grounds for the prevention of crimes and responds to emergencies.
• Enforces security procedures and guidelines.
• Analyzes situations quickly and objectively and determines if law enforcement involvement is required and/or the proper course of action.
• Assists with traffic control and crosswalk duty, as needed.
• Promptly responds to safety and security incidents.
• Deters criminal acts and violence through preemptive and proactive actions.
• Issues citations for parking violations on college properties.
• Documents concise and accurate incident reports, security logs and other required written documentation.
• Prepares pertinent reports and gathers written statements, as needed.
• Reports missing traffic signals, signs and other security and safety concerns.
• Provides safety and security services at College functions, as needed.
• Provides escort services and other basic public assistance services to students, employees, and visitors when needed.
• Provides general information to students, employees, and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Situational awareness

Work hours flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

College certificate

Associate's degree preferred

30 college hours minimum

Tools

Windows OS

Internet research

Job description

South Texas College is seeking a Security Guard to patrol and safeguard college buildings and grounds, enforce safety procedures, and respond to emergencies across multiple campuses. You will provide escorts and public assistance, maintain incident reports, and support safety at college events.

The role requires good communication, computer literacy, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with reliable transportation to travel between campuses.