Advanced Armed Security Officer

Job Title

Advanced Armed Security Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.31 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

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. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 158 authorized positions including 79 state certified Police Officers, 54 Security Officers, 13 Communications Officers, 7 administrative​ support personnel, and 5 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. Please visit us at:  https://upd.tamu.edu

What we want

The Advanced Armed Security Officer is responsible for providing a visible, armed security presence throughout buildings and property of the George Bush Presidential Library. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

The pay for this position is $16.31 hourly. Must have the physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and working rotating shifts with varying days off. Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Notification to Applicants: If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Allan Baron, [email protected]

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year as a Security Officer or other comparable full-time employment

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of employment
• Inability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License may result in termination
• Must be able to obtain a certification as an Armed Security Officer (Commissioned Officer) in the State of Texas

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population
• Strong interpersonal skills

Other Requirements or Other Factors

• Requires working outside. Must be in excellent physical health and stamina
• Must meet the following requirements: 21 years of age or older. US Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States. Good physical and mental condition
• Pass a State and Federal criminal background check
• Pass a bi-annual full physical
• Pass an annual Physical Stamina Performance Standards (PSPS) test
• Subject to random drug testing
• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and working rotating shifts with varying days off
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols Designated Areas - Provides a security presence at the main entrance, staff entrance, library and museum wing, security control center and exterior of the building. Maintains familiarity with the building Emergency Occupant Plan and all emergency exits. Monitor people in the complex to ensure compliance with posted and published rules and regulations. Report information about all sensitive, critical, or hazardous situations.

• On-Site Security - Operates x-ray/magnetometer systems. Monitors access control and intrusion systems, the fire alarm system, and the video surveillance system. Monitors radio and intercom communications systems. Operates the hydraulic bollard system. Receive and log deliveries. Answer questions and otherwise assist visitors. Provides escorts as needed.

• Special Event Support - Provides support duty to University Police during instances of special events, e.g. football games, yell practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.