Part-time Guard

University of Texas at Austin; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX, seeks a Part-time Guard to monitor and protect university buildings and properties. You will control access, report violations, and respond to safety hazards while supporting VIP visits and events.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience; some college hours toward Criminal Justice or a degree in Criminal Justice are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols; 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 employees and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies independently or as directed.
• Complete official and unofficial reports.
• Manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic through checkpoints and parking areas.
• Assist with VIP/dignitary visits and special events.
• Guard tour patrols within SOPs.
• Building assessment checkpoint patrols.
• Emergency response reporting.
• Follow HOP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol

Access control

Emergency response

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some College hours towards Criminal Justice degree

Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

CCTV system

Radio communications

Vehicle operation

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Part-time Guard

Hiring Department:

Marine Science Institute

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

Job Details:

General Notes

The purpose of this position is to monitor and assist with the security and protection of university buildings and properties. To control the access of personnel, report security violations, fire, and other safety hazards at the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vehicle and foot patrols, screening visitors
• Controlling access to restricted areas
• Opening and securing doors, gates, and buildings
• Monitoring closed-circuit 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
• Guard tour patrols within scope of SOPs
• Building assessment checkpoint patrols
• Emergency response reporting
• Follow HOP policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a similar field

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some College hours towards a Criminal Justice degree
• Degree in Criminal Justice
• 4 years of experience

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 Range

$17.00 an hour

Working Conditions

• Extensive standing and walking
• Potential for physical exertion
• Exposed weather
• Long hours, irregular shifts (including nights & weekends)
• Dealing with difficult people
• Handling Emergencies

Work Shift

• Rotational Shifts, weekends, holidays; 20 hours per week

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.