Security Officer

Job Title : Security Officer

Agency : Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department : University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate

Job Location : Commerce, Texas

Job Type : Staff

Job Description :

Hourly amount of $15.00. Part-Time.

SUMMARY :

Responsible for serving and protecting the university by assisting law enforcement in reporting crimes and suspicious activity, to maintain visibility of security presence to deter crime and assist faculty, staff and students as needed, and to enforce all parking regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Patrols designated areas to prevent, discover and deter the commission of crime.
• Reports matters requiring police action to communications or to officers directly.
• Reports all irregularities, emergencies or suspicious activity.
• Provides a detailed written report on witnessing any criminal activity.
• Issues parking citations, directs flow of traffic and assists with parking vehicles.
• Applies vehicle immobilization devices as dictated through parking procedures.
• Assists motorists with their vehicles as dictated through parking procedures.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, and general building security.
• Unlocks / locks buildings as required by university schedules.
• Provides information and services to visitors, students and faculty.
• Works special events as required or scheduled by supervisor.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Projects a professional image both on and off duty, including the prudent use of Social Media, not appearing intoxicated in public, and other conduct unbecoming of the position.
• This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Felony Conviction

The following will be a disqualification for the amount of time listed :

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

Please provide the following documents :

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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