Security Officer in Training

Texas A&M University System • Round Rock, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED