PT SECURITY OFFICER

Midland College; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas seeks a Security Officer to provide personal, equipment, and property security on campus. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, monitoring closed buildings, providing escort services, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a valid Texas Driver's License. The position offers a pay range of $12-$15 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to ensure security.
• Provide escort services for visitors and staff as necessary.
• Monitor and report irregularities and safety hazards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to react in emergencies

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services.

Provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the Midland College campus. Provides escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within assigned area. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to complete routine paperwork and safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Skill in performing building security and lock procedures
• Knowledge of the basic operations of computers and email
• Ability to walk considerable distances and perform moderate physical activity
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned area on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses College keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary; provides other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump‑starts, and routine information
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive
• Performs periodic checks of street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required
• May provide safe and efficient transportation to Midland College employees and/or visitors, as requested, using a College vehicle
• Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas to provide public security and assistance
• Maintains security controls of issued College keys; safeguards and controls issued equipment
• Prepares routine, standardized reports
• Monitors and closes the gates on South Foundation during inclement weather
• Monitors all Midland College campuses, including the Main campus, Cogdell, and ATC
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk considerable distances and operate College vehicles in a safe manner
• Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects, standing or walking for extended periods of time, and climbing of stairs and ladders
• Use of manual dexterity
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Work primarily in an outdoor environment
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary $12.00 per hour

Max Salary $15.00 per hour

Pay Statement

Posting Number

Posting Number P01391S2016

Open Date

Open Date 09/08/2025

Position Available

Position Available As Needed

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources may be required within 30 days of hire. Please note: You are applying for an applicant pool position. Application status may be obtained from the hiring supervisor.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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