Evening Campus Security Officer Trainee

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Security Officer in Training in College Station, TX. The role provides classroom and on-the-job training under supervision to gain familiarity and experience while maintaining a professional security presence on campus during evening and night hours. Pay rate is $16.64 per hour.

Applicants must pass a background investigation including driving history, criminal background, and credit history. Shifts start after 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment.
• Inability to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license may result in termination.
• Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and shift work with varying days off.
• Work non-business hours shifts starting at or after 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m.
• Must have the ability to operate a two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or car and looks for suspicious activity, unlocked doors, fires, vandalism and acts as a deterrent to criminal activity by their presence.
• Due to less managerial oversight during non-business hours, may be required to make decisions and apply discretion on security issues and criminal reporting issues more frequently than similar positions during business hours.
• Provides on-site security by assuming specific duties within certain buildings, such as libraries, athletic facilities and research laboratories, as well as property of TAMU located off campus.
• Due to conditions of darkness, must be more alert for hazards and security threats.
• Provides information to visitors, students, and employees or directs such inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Provides support duty to University Police during instances of special events, e.g. football games, yell practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Background check readiness

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Texas A&M University is seeking a Security Officer in Training in College Station, TX. The role provides classroom and on-the-job training under supervision to gain familiarity and experience while maintaining a professional security presence on campus during evening and night hours. Pay rate is $16.64 per hour.

Applicants must pass a background investigation including driving history, criminal background, and credit history. Shifts start after 4:00 p.m.