Security Officer in Training

Security Officer in Training

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.

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 237 authorized positions including 93 state certified Police Officers, 114 Security Officers, 15 Communications Officers, 8 administrative support personnel, 2 Evidence Technicians and 5 Records Technicians. The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.

The Security Officer in Training, under supervision, receives classroom and on-the-job training from Security Officer Supervisors and University Police Officers to gain familiarity and experience for the position. 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 hours.

Pay Rate: $19.06 per hour

Position Details: The Security Officer in Training, may works non-business hours.

This position is located in Round Rock, TX.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses:

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment.
• Inability to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license may result in termination.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and shift work with varying days off.
• Work non-business hours shifts starting at or after 4:00 p.m.
• Must have the ability to operate a two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College courses in criminal justice or behavioral science programs.
• Prior employment involving contact with the public.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or car and looks for suspicious activity, unlocked doors, fires, vandalism and act as a deterrent to criminal activity by their presence. 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.
• Provides "on-site" security by assuming specific duties within the Health Science Center - Round Rock campus. Due to conditions of darkness, must be more alert for hazards and security threats.
• Provides information to visitors, students, and employees or directs such inquiries to appropriate personnel.

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.

• Health, dental, vision, life 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
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.