Guard (Security)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Harry Ransom Center is seeking a Guard (Security) to provide security services, monitor galleries, manage access, and respond to emergencies to protect people and collections.

You will conduct patrols, supervise contractors, assist during events, and maintain accurate incident reports; the role requires working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and report incidents.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage visitor activity in galleries and public spaces; enforce safety rules.
• Conduct routine patrols to safeguard collections and verify building systems.
• Perform security screenings and supervise contractors in restricted areas.
• Respond to emergencies and complete incident reports in collaboration with UT Police.
• Support security for special events and coordinate with center departments.

Skills

Clear verbal communication

Written communication

Situational awareness

Patrols/walkthroughs

News/incident reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two or more years of college

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Guard (Security)**----****Hiring Department:**Harry Ransom Center**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Nov 08, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeProvides security services for the Harry Ransom Center, an internationally renowned research library and museum on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Responsible for ensuring the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors while protecting University collections and property. ## Responsibilities* Monitor and manage visitor activity in galleries and public spaces, both in person and via video systems; control access to restricted areas and enforce safety and security regulations* Conduct routine physical patrols of the building to safeguard collections, ensure a safe environment, and verify proper performance of building systems* Perform security screenings, including bag checks, and supervise contractors, vendors, and staff working in restricted or secure areas* Respond to emergencies by following established procedures, coordinating with the University of Texas Police Department, and completing required incident and damage reports* Collaborate with Ransom Center departments to implement and maintain effective security practices and visitor service standards* Monitor security operations for special events, including load-in/load-out, vendor sign-in, and crowd control* Work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and special events, as operational needs require* Maintain current knowledge of Harry Ransom Center and UTPD security policies and procedures* Perform other duties as assigned in support of Center operations ## Required Qualifications* High school graduation or GED and stable work history.* Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.* Ability to maintain situational awareness.* General familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating system.* Ability to perform extended periods of foot patrol of all building spaces.* Ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.* Commitment to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace for all. *Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.* ## Preferred Qualifications* One or more years of experience as a security guard or police officer in a library or museum setting* Two or more years of college level education.* Familiarity with police operations.* Speaking and writing fluency in Spanish. ## Salary Range$43,000 non-negotiable ## Working Conditions* May be required to perform foot patrols of interior exhibition gallery space for periods of up to 1 hour or more.* Involves periods of dedicated active video surveillance screen monitoring.* May work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures.* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.* Use of manual dexterity.* Climbing of stairs.* Lifting and moving.* Physical effort required.* Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.* Lift up to 35 lbs. ## Work Shift* Mandatory overtime. Must be able to work extended hours (during special events, etc.) past normal working hours. Irregular shifts, weekends and holidays. Shift will be determined after hiring based on needs of department. ## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest **Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. **Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.