Lab Security Officer: 24/7 Access & Safety

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,180 - 44,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Security Guard at the Pickle Research Campus to protect classified and controlled information on a 24/7 rotation. This role requires responding to alarms, validating badges, and performing security checks across the facility.

The position supports ARL operations with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and collaboration with staff and visitors. Occasional off-site assignments and training ensure ongoing proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduation/GED.
• Demonstrated communication and grammar skills.
• Report writing.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and produce accurate work.
• Must be flexible to work varied shift assignments.
• Ability to use common office equipment.
• Applicant must be able to walk up and down stairs to make security checks.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Immediately respond to alarms.
• Perform effective access control.
• Ensure only authorized persons and items enter (or depart) the premises.
• Control vehicle access to facility and use a vehicle reservation system for staff use of lab vehicles.
• Identify employees, visitors, check badges and issue temporary badges.
• Conduct random inspections.
• Perform security checks and report actual or potential safety and fire hazards.
• Observe and report conditions or situations which may lead to increased risks or other dangers.
• Ensure strict compliance with established procedures related to emergency response or urgent actions.
• Assist in other aspects of facility protection through other assigned duties.
• Perform roles and functions as part of a larger team.
• Interact with employees, visitors and guests to provide courteous, professional assistance to personnel on site.
• Complete various log entries and forms as official records and documentation.
• Make telephonic and email notifications relevant to ARL UT security status.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Effectively operate computer systems, utilize email, monitor closed circuit video monitoring equipment, operate fax machine, and utilize ARL UT public address system.
• Receive and document after hour mail deliveries.
• Work off site at Lake Travis Test Station.
• Complete mandatory and recurring training related to position necessary to maintain proficiency and improve capability.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Attention to detail

Flexible shifts

Office equipment

Stairs access

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Security Guard at the Pickle Research Campus to protect classified and controlled information on a 24/7 rotation. This role requires responding to alarms, validating badges, and performing security checks across the facility.

The position supports ARL operations with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and collaboration with staff and visitors. Occasional off-site assignments and training ensure ongoing proficiency.