Security Guard - Day Shift (Port Aransas)

The University of Texas at Austin

United States

On-site

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX is hiring a Guard (Security) to protect university facilities and support students and staff. This non-exempt, full-time role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and responding to emergencies, with a 7am–3:30pm shift.

Responsibilities include opening/closing doors and gates, reporting incidents, assisting with VIP visits and events, and following SOPs.

Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.
Some experience as a guard or police officer.
Ability to patrol on foot.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Two years’ experience as a guard or police officer.

Responsibilities

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