What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Security Officer (Overnights) position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center?
Job Title
Advanced Security Officer (Overnights)Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Security BryanProposed Minimum Salary
$18.07 hourlyJob Location
Bryan, 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 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
- 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.
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.
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
Automatically 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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