Guard (Security)

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Guard (Security) to provide security services for the Harry Ransom Center on UT Austin's main campus. You will help protect people and valuable university collections while enforcing safety regulations.

Responsibilities include monitoring galleries, patrolling building spaces, screenings, and coordinating with UT Police Department during emergencies. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Maintain situational awareness
• General familiarity with Windows OS
• Ability to perform extended foot patrols
• Ability to provide credible testimony in court
• Commitment to a professional and respectful workplace

Responsibilities

• Monitor visitor activity in galleries and public spaces and control access
• Conduct routine patrols to safeguard collections and ensure safety
• Perform security screenings and supervise contractors in restricted areas
• Respond to emergencies following established procedures
• Collaborate to implement security practices and visitor standards
• Monitor security operations during events and load-in/load-out
• Work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and events
• Maintain knowledge of center and campus security policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Windows familiarity

Foot patrol

Court testimony

Professional workplace

Education

High school graduation or GED

Two or more years of college

Job description

Job Posting Header

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

Purpose Provides 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.

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.

Company Culture

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site.

Comments and Inquiries

Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone].

Additional Note

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus