Guard (Security)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX is hiring a Guard (Security) to protect university facilities and support students and staff. This non-exempt, full-time role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and responding to emergencies, with a 7am–3:30pm shift.

Responsibilities include opening/closing doors and gates, reporting incidents, assisting with VIP visits and events, and following SOPs.

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

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.

Skills

Patrol on foot

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Radio operation

Access control

Job description

Job Posting Title: 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

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

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

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