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To provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulation of the U.T. System Administration pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on University Property; to help safeguard property of the U.T. Systems or an institution of The University of Texas System.

Essential Functions

Provide service to students, employees and visitors.

Writes reports on incidents occurring at the University.

Checks permits on vehicles entering and parked on campus.

Directs flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed.

Issues parking permits as needed.

Issue University parking and traffic violation citations.

Ensures all personnel entering facilities are properly identified.

Patrols buildings and grounds, by foot, vehicle, bicycle and other means, to check for unauthorized subjects, fires, water leaks, and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity to the University Police Office.

Ensures all personnel entering the campus are properly identified

Issues visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges

Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors.

Enforces parking and traffic rules.

Monitors fire and intrusion alarm system.

Assists with setting roadblock equipment.

Maintains daily activity log.

May assist with dispatch duties.

Aids patrons with car problems and provides escort for safety reasons.

Must be available for On-Call duty.

Maintains knowledge of penal and transportation codes.

Must be able to work various shifts as assigned.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

and

Experience: No experience required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/ or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough back ground investigation. Must be able to provided creditable testimony in a court of law. Must read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to operate a hand held radio.

Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

**Special Conditions: Successful candidate will undergo an extensive background and reference check and will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of background check**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, walk, run, stand, stoop, climb, crouch, push, jump over, pull, carry, reach above head, lift, lower, hand- wrist and elbow motion, grasping and holding. Eyesight and hearing shall be of sufficient acuity to accomplish the job duties described. Must be in good physical condition, capable of walking and/ or standing shall be done without the aid of canes, crutches or similar tools.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor activity. The employee is occasionally exposed to indoor activity and work under hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.