• Job Description

  Req#: R-081595

  Job Title

  Advanced Security Officer

  Agency

  Texas A&M University Health Science Center

  Department

  Security Houston

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  $21.09 hourly

  Job Location

  Houston, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Our Commitment

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . 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 fastest-growing 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 team-based 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 a re 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 Driver’s 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 full-time 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 two-wheel self-balancing 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 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.

  • On-Site Security: 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.

  • 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 on-the-job 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 long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 pre-populate the online application.

  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

  Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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