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 :

Security Officers are required to wear uniforms which are provided.

Applicant must be able to work any shift or time assigned by the Texas A&M-Commerce Police Department.

Felony Conviction

Felony Deferred Adjudication

Class A Misdemeanor Conviction

Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Family Violence Conviction

Open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) will be disqualified until disposition.

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

Class B Misdemeanor Conviction – 10 years Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication – 10 years

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “ Attachments (Resume / CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) ” to upload required documents.

Please provide the following documents :

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu .

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.