Advanced Security Officer - Houston, United States - Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
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Description

Job Title
Advanced Security Officer


Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center


Department
Security Houston


Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate


Job Location
Houston, Texas


Job Type
Staff


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, under general supervision, provides a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional through bearing, demeanor and presence as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner during evening and night


What you need to know

Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.


Other Requirements or Factors:

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

Ability to work rotating shifts with varying days off. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.


Required Education and Experience:


  • High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and education
  • One year as a Security Officer or other comparable fulltime employment

Required Licenses and Certifications:


  • Must have a State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
  • Customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population
  • Must be in excellent physical health and stamina

Physical Requirements:


  • Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions
  • Must have the ability to operate a twowheel selfbalancing mobile patrol unit

Preferred Qualifications:


  • College courses in criminal justice or behavioral science programs
  • Two years of fulltime employment or military service
  • Prior employment involving contact with the public

Responsibilities:


Patrols 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.

On-Site 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

  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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