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, eight administrative support personnel, two Evidence Technicians and five 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. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Rate : $19.06 per hour

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

The Security Officer in Training, may works non-business hours. This position is located in Round Rock, TX.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

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

Required Licenses :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Responsibilities

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.

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.