Security Guard

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) in Texas seeks a vigilant security officer to monitor access, respond to alarms, and protect personnel and facilities.

You will perform badge checks, log entries, coordinate with staff, and operate CCTV and public address systems; off-site work at Lake Travis, with diverse shifts.

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.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for ARL to monitor and respond to threats, alarms and emergencies to protect employees and facilities.
• Safeguard classified information and respond to alarms immediately.
• Perform effective access control and badge issuance with visitor checks.
• Control vehicle access and manage staff vehicle reservations as needed.
• Identify employees, visitors and issue temporary badges; conduct random inspections.
• Record logs and forms as official records; document security events.
• Notify ARL UT security status via telephone and email; monitor CCTV and PA system.
• Work off site at Lake Travis Test Station; interact professionally with staff and visitors.

Skills

Access Control

Emergency Response Procedures

Security Monitoring

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Closed Circuit Video Monitoring Equipment

Computer Systems

Email

Public Address System

Fax Machine

Job description

• Provides essential security support for Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) to monitor and respond to security threats, alarms and emergencies to protect employees, secure facilities and safeguard classified information.
• 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 required to support ARL operations.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in security operations, including access control, emergency response, and monitoring of security systems. Capable of maintaining compliance with established procedures while providing professional assistance to personnel and visitors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Access Control
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Security Monitoring
• Report Writing
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Security Checks
• Badge Issuance
• Log Entry Documentation
• Attention to Detail
• Vehicle Reservation System Operation

Soft Skills

• Professional Assistance
• Flexibility
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Classified Information Protection
• Facility Security
• Emergency Response
• Safety Hazards Reporting
• U.S. Citizenship

Tools & Technologies

• Closed Circuit Video Monitoring Equipment
• Computer Systems
• Email
• Public Address System
• Fax Machine