Special Security Representative/Room Custodian

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Special Security Representative/Room Custodian at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX. The role supports CSSO in security facility management under US government standards.

Responsibility includes personnel security tasks, security program administration, information security, physical/technical security, and related duties, with immediate start and 40 weekly hours. Public agency eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Seven years of administrative experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Security: assist the CSSO in personnel security admin tasks and reporting.
• Security Management: assist in auditing, inspections, and security documentation for special programs.
• Information Security: assist with document control, incident reporting, and records management.
• Physical/Technical Security: assist with access lists, alarm coordination, inspections and maintenance.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Special Security Representative/Room Custodian

Austin, Texas, United States

Aug 3, 2026

$52,000 - $58,000/year

Job Posting Title:

Special Security Representative/Room Custodian

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Purpose

Assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in management of security facilities set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Community Directives, DoD 5105.21 and 5205.07 series manuals.

Responsibilities

Personnel Security: Assists the CSSO in performing personnel security administrative tasks including but not limited to coordinating and submitting access requests, maintaining personnel files; making required reports to cognizant security agencies (CSA); maintaining access roster; coordinating visitors and meetings; executing room attendant duties and serving as an authorized entry investigator.

Security Management: Performs administrative functions needed for the maintenance of special programs under the CSSO’s portfolio including assisting in auditing and monitoring of local security policy for special programs; conducting self-inspections, responding to sponsor inquiries and reviewing related documents for accuracy and completeness; assisting PIs in meeting security administrative requirements; and administering compliant security education, training and awareness, and update records accordingly

Information Security: Assists the CSSO in performing information security administrative tasks including but not limited to: document control; security log maintenance and file retention; incident investigation and reporting; CDRL tracking and management; standard operating procedure monitoring and enforcement.

Physical/Technical Security: Assists the CSSO in performing physical/technical security administrative tasks including but not limited to: Maintain access lists; Coordinate alarm response and investigation; perform random inspections; Coordinate alarm testing and maintenance.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

HS/GED.

Seven years of administrative experience.

Strong communication skills, critical thinking, and problem problem solving skills

Must be self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects

Ability to work collaboratively with various groups of people in a team environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Two years providing administrative security support in a classified Department of Defense (DoD), special access program (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.

At least two years of experience in an assistant role to a Facility Security Officer, or CSSO. Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.

Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

General Notes

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

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Possible weekend, evening and holiday work

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

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.

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.

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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:

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.

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