Security Officer

tamus; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Security Officer in Commerce, Texas to serve and protect the university by assisting law enforcement, maintaining high visibility to deter crime, and enforcing parking regulations. This hourly position pays $17.00 and requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to understand and apply rules, and strong report-writing skills.

Sponsorship for immigration petitions is not provided by the university.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and laws; computer keyboard skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to deter crime.
• Report matters requiring police action to communications or to officers directly.
• Provide information and services to visitors, students and staff.
• Enforce parking regulations and assist with parking-related duties.
• Contribute to the safe operation of university events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Security Officer

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

$17.00 Hourly

Responsible for serving and protecting the university by assisting law enforcement in reporting crimes and suspicious activity, to maintain visibility of security presence to deter crime and assist faculty, staff and students as needed, and to enforce all parking regulations.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover and deter the commission of crime.
• Reports matters requiring police action to communications or to officers directly.
• Reports all irregularities, emergencies or suspicious activity.
• Provides a detailed written report on witnessing any criminal activity.
• Issues parking citations, directs flow of traffic and assists with parking vehicles.
• Applies vehicle immobilization devices as dictated through parking procedures.
• Assists motorists with their vehicles as dictated through parking procedures.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, and general building security.
• Unlocks/locks buildings as required by university schedules.
• Provides information and services to visitors, students and faculty.
• Works special events as required or scheduled by supervisor.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Projects a professional image both on and off duty, including the prudent use of Social Media, not appearing intoxicated in public, and other conduct unbecoming of the position.
• This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Requires ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws. Computer keyboard skills are required. Requires ability to prepare reports, describing facts and events accurately.
• Ability to: Ability to communicate effectively verbally by radio is essential. Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner is a must. Ability to make logical decisions based on known facts in order to safeguard the university is required. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to complete unsupervised work tasks is required. Ability to work a variety of days and shifts with scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver license and good driving record required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk distances across campus several times a shift. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to lift and use vehicle immobilization devices and vehicle boost packs weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Other Requirements: Security Officers a