Security Guard

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Security Guard to protect facilities, personnel, and classified information. The role entails monitoring, access control, incident response, and on-site support at the Pickle Research Campus, with potential off-site work at Lake Travis Test Station.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and report writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied shifts. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Demonstrated communication and grammar skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible to varied shift assignments.
• Ability to use common office equipment.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs during security checks.
• U.S. Citizenship; eligible for government security investigation and access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard classified and controlled information.
• Respond immediately to alarms.
• Control access to the facility to ensure only authorized persons and items enter or depart.
• Manage vehicle access and use the vehicle reservation system for staff.
• Identify employees and visitors, check badges, and issue temporary badges.
• Conduct random inspections.
• Perform security checks and report hazards or risks.
• Ensure compliance with emergency procedures.
• Assist in facility protection as part of ARL operations.
• Interact with employees, visitors, and guests to provide courteous, professional assistance.
• Complete log entries and official forms.
• Make telephonic and email notifications about ARL UT security status.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and operate computer systems, CCTV, fax, and PA system.
• Receive and document after-hours mail deliveries.
• Work off-site at Lake Travis Test Station as needed.
• Complete mandatory and recurring training to maintain proficiency.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Office equipment usage

Stair navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Security Guard

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

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.

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 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.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required 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, job offer will be contingent on selected applicant applying for access to classified information within 14 days of job offer and receiving at least interim access to classified information within 10 days of the application being submitted. If interim access is approved as described, employment must commence within 30 days of approval for access. Eligibility for access must continue without interruption during employment in this position. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
• More than one year experience as a guard or security officer.
• Formal training in law enforcement, DoD or industrial security.
• College level course work, computer use proficiency, Excel, MS Word, etc.
• Ability to swim and comfortable around an aquatic environment.
• Basic life support CPR training.

General Notes

Position is responsible for monitoring a secured facility on a 24 hour/7 day a week rotation. Shifts can include working on weekends, evenings, holidays and during inclement weather/emergencies. Although management attempts to maintain a regular scheduled shift for this position, the applicant must maintain flexibility to be able to work any shift, change to a different shift, or work multiple shifts due to ARL operational and staffing needs.

Shifts could also change due to inclement weather or emergencies.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$40,200

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lift and moving.
• Shifts can include weekends, holidays, evenings and inclement weather conditions.

Work Shift

Variable shift assignments including weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. Although management attempts to maintain a regular scheduled shift for this position, the applicant must maintain flexibility to be able to work any shift, change to a different shift, or work multiple shifts due to ARL operational and staffing needs. Shifts could also change due to inclement weather or emergencies. Shift work may include shifts at the Lake Travis Test Station.

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.