Advanced Security Officer
Advanced Security Officer
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Job Description
Job Title
Advanced Security OfficerAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Security HoustonProposed Minimum Salary
$21.09 hourlyJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Advanced Security Officer provides a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner. This position may require working rotating shifts with varying days off.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $21.09 an hour.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Location: This position in located in Houston TX.
Required Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent
One year of experience as a Security Officer or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class C Texas Drivers License within 30 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
College courses in criminal justice behavioral science
Prior employment involving contact with the public
Two years of fulltime employment in a related field
Prior military service
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight
Ability to interact professionally with all segments of the campus population
Ability to communicate effectively to ensure understanding with all segments of the campus population
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Patrolling Designated Areas: Patrols buildings and grounds on foot motor vehicle and twowheel selfbalancing mobile patrol unit looking for suspicious activity unlocked doors fires vandalism and act as a deterrent to criminal activity by their presence. Monitor access control systems and CCTV.Provides Security escort upon request. Depending on campus assignment may be required to enforce parking regulations through assisting campus patrons assists with traffic control for special functions. Due to less managerial oversight during nonbusiness 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.
OnSite Security: Provides onsite 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.
Special Event Support/ Other Duties: Provide support duty to University Police during instances of special events e.g. football games yell practice. Provides new employees with onthejob training as needed.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
