Guard (Security)

The University of Texas at Austin; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Guard (Security) for the Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX. The role protects university buildings and people, conducts patrols, screens visitors, and supports emergency responses according to SOPs.

This non-exempt, full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior guard or police experience and a valid driver’s license. Training and compliance with UT Austin policies are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some experience as a guard or police officer.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Two years' experience as a guard or police officer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols and screen visitors.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• Open and secure doors, gates and buildings.
• Monitor CCTV equipment intermittently.
• Operate vehicle and handheld radios.
• Provide professional customer service to staff and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies independently or with a team.
• Complete official and unofficial reports.
• Manage traffic through checkpoints and visitor facilities.
• Assist with VIP/dignitary visits and special events.
• Perform safety checks and follow SOPs.
• Follow HOP policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol on foot

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Guard (Security)

Hiring Department

Marine Science Institute

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Job Details

General Notes

POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS.

Purpose

To provide security services and information to students and staff and protecting university buildings and property. Responsible for ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff and protecting University buildings and property.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vehicle and foot patrols, screening visitors.
• Controlling access to restricted areas.
• Opening and securing doors, gates, and buildings.
• Monitoring closed-circut television (CCTV) equipment intermittently.
• Operating vehicle and handheld radios.
• Providing professional customer service to employees and visitors.
• Responding to emergencies independently or in a team as directed.
• Ability to complete official and unofficial reports.
• Managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic through checkpoints, parking areas, and visitor use facilities.
• Assisting with VIP/dignitary visits and special events.
• Building assessment checkpoint guard patrols within scope of SOPs.
• Emergency response reporting.
• Follow HOP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED. Some experience as a guard or police officer.
• Ability to patrol on foot.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a guard or police officer.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary

$36,036

Working Conditions

• Exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Shift work with varying days off.
• Occasional weekend and holiday work.

Work Shift

• 7am-3:30pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.