Lead Security Officer - (497243 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick leave accrual

Comprehensive free medical coverage (員

Great optional benefits to enhance...

Many on-campus / off-campus employee(“

Job summary

The University of Houston Police Department is seeking a Security Officer to lead assigned security officers and perform routine duties in campus areas. The role requires vigilance, integrity, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Under supervision, you will patrol, investigate hazards, coordinate staff, train new personnel, and support the campus community while complying with state orders and security protocols. This position offers strong benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years directly job related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead security officers and perform regular security duties.
• Patrol assigned areas to check for criminal activity, rule violations and irregularities.
• Investigate and report hazards or suspicious circumstances to campus police.
• Coordinate and monitor work of field security officers at locations.
• Monitor shift activity and adjust assignments as needed.
• Train new security officers or personnel and provide leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic grammar knowledge

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: PoliceSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Under general supervision, leads work of assigned securityofficers and performs regular security officer duties for assignedareas. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48,this position researches, works on, or has access to criticalinfrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security orintegrity of the University infrastructure. This position requirespersonnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or notcriminal history or continuous connections for the government orpolitical apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent theemployee from being able to maintain the security or integrity ofthe infrastructure.

1. Performs security officer duties and leads work of assignedsecurity officers.

2. Patrols assigned areas to check for criminal activity, ruleviolations, and irregularities.

3. Investigates and reports hazards, unusual or suspiciouscircumstances to campus police unit as needed.

4. Coordinates and monitors work activities of field SecurityOfficers at particular locations.

5. Monitors shift activity and makes recommendations foradjustments in shift assignments as needed.

6. Trains new security officers or other personnel and provideson-going work leadership.

7. Performs other job-related duties assigned.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years directly job relatedexperience.

Additional Posting Information

• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED.
• Daily computer use required; must be proficient with usingMicrosoft Office suite.
• Must pass a Criminal History Check and valid TX Driver’sLicense check prior to an interview.
• Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment. Mustpass a pre-employment drug screening.
• UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal historyfields on their application. Applicants with incomplete criminalhistory fields will not be considered for a position.

Required information includes

• DOB
• Driver’s license
• Last 4 digits of SSN

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receivepreference in employment over other applicants for the sameposition who do not have a greater qualification.

Military experience will only be considered if Military Policeor Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Pleaseattach a copy of your DD 214.)

Salary will be based on years of experience.

We offer exceptional benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)
• Sick leave accrual
• Comprehensive free medical coverage foremployees (premiums apply for family members)
• Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage
• Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential responsibilities and functions of the job and are notmeant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staffmember shall:

Environmental: The employee maybe exposed to inclement weatherconditions; extensive public contact with student, faculty andstaff.

Employees are required to work various assigned shifts,including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be requiredto remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are“essential personnel” and are required to report to work duringinclement weather.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work ina law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdueindividuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for extended periods of time;occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;occasionally climb and balance; ability to operate and usespecialized law enforcement tools and equipment.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.