Security Sergeant - Nights

Job Title

Security Sergeant - Nights

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Security Dallas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Security Sergeant Nights is responsible for presenting a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional through bearing, demeanor and presence as duties are performed throughout the campus in a highly visible manner during evening and night hours. Supervises and coordinates activities of a shift of Security Officers.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors - May be required to work weekends, holidays, and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history. Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and working rotating shifts with varying days off. Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Attainment of the Advanced Security Officer rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of access control and video surveillance systems

Responsibilities:

• Supervising - Supervises and coordinates activities of Security Officers. Observes Security Officers in the performance of their duties. Reviews other activities, enforces efficient performance as required. Inspects uniforms and equipment. Prepares and completes regular reports and statistics.

• Patrols Designated Areas - Patrols campus buildings and grounds and fills assignments when understaffed. Performs directed patrols daily. Due to conditions of darkness, must be more alert for hazards and security threats.

• Accountability and Conflict Management - Ensures that Managers and/or other appropriate levels of administrative staff are informed and kept up to date regarding emergencies or special circumstances. Handles security issues and criminal reporting issues without the assistance of Managers or other assistance sections of the department.

• Training - Orientates and trains new security officers in security procedures. Schedules training of subordinates. 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.