Advanced Security Officer (Overnights)

Job 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 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 (Overnights), under general supervision, provides a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner. This is an overnight position and may require working rotating shifts with varying days off.

What you need to know

Schedule : This is an overnight position. This position may require work on weekends / holidays and rotating shifts with varying days off.

Please Note : New hires must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history.

Required Education and Experience :

• High school graduation or equivalent
• One year of experience as a Security Officer
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Licenses and Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at least each month

Automatically enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

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

for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees