Lead Security Officer- Sugarland Campus

University of Houston • Houston, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Sugarland Campus in Sugarland, TX. Under general supervision, leads work of assigned security officers and performs regular security officer duties for assigned areas. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years directly job related experience
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
• Daily computer use required; must be proficient with using Microsoft Office suite.
• Must pass a Criminal History Check and valid TX Driver's License check prior to an interview.
• Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application.
• Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.
• Required information includes: DOB Driver's license Last 4 digits of SSN

Nice To Haves

• Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
• Military experience will only be considered if Military Police or Security related responsibilities in your job functions. (Please attach a copy of your DD 214.)

Responsibilities

• Performs security officer duties and leads work of assigned security officers.
• Patrols assigned areas to check for criminal activity, rule violations, and irregularities.
• Investigates and reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to campus police unit as needed.
• Coordinates and monitors work activities of field Security Officers at particular locations.
• Monitors shift activity and makes recommendations for adjustments in shift assignments as needed.
• Trains new security officers or other personnel and provides on-going work leadership.
• Performs other job-related duties assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)
• Sick leave accrual
• Comprehensive free medical coverage for employees (premiums apply for family members)
• Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage
• Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees