Security Officer in Training Nights

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Security Officer in Training for night shifts. The role involves patrolling campus facilities on foot or by vehicle, deterring crime and ensuring safety. You will operate under limited supervision and may work at the library, athletic facilities, or research spaces.

Applicants must complete a background investigation and be capable of night work from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with the potential to impact decisions during off-hours.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain TX Class C license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or car and deter crime by presence.
• Provide on-site security in buildings such as libraries and facilities.
• Assist visitors and staff with information and directions.
• Support University Police during events and incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift work

Self-motivation

Ability to multitask

Background inquiry completion

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About the job Security Officer in Training Nights

Required Education and Experience:

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses:

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class C vehicle operators license within 30 days of employment
• Inability to obtain State of Texas class C vehicle operators license may result in termination

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population
• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and shift work with varying days off
• Work non-business hours shifts starting at or after 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m.
• Must have the ability to operate a two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College courses in criminal justice or behavioral science programs.
• Prior employment involving contact with the public

Responsibilities:

• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or car and looks for suspicious activity, unlocked doors, fires, vandalism and act as a deterrent to criminal activity by their presence. Due to less managerial oversight during non-business hours, may be required to make decisions and apply discretion on security issues and criminal reporting issues more frequently than similar positions during business hours.
• Provides on-site security by assuming specific duties within certain buildings, such as libraries, athletic facilities and research laboratories, as well as property of TAMU located off campus. Due to conditions of darkness, must be more alert for hazards and security threats.
• Provides information to visitors, students, and employees or directs such inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Provides support duty to University Police during instances of special events, e.g. football games, yell practice. Perform other duties as assigned.