East Texas A&M University

SecurityOfficer

Commerce, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Security Officer at East Texas A&M University. Skills: security presence, crime deterrence, traffic control, report writing, decision making, planning, organization, coordination. Serving and protecting the university. Assisting law enforcement in reporting crimes and suspicious activity”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain visibility of security presence to deter crime; Safeguard the university

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Ability to make logical decisions based on known facts in order to safeguard the university

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work a variety of days and shifts with scheduled and unscheduled overtime, Ability to walk distances across campus several times a shift, Ability to climb stairs, Ability to lift and use vehicle immobilization devices and vehicle boost packs weighing up to 25 lbs, Applicant must be able to work any shift or time assigned by the East Texas A&M Police Department, Requires access to CJI systems, No felony conviction, No felony deferred adjudication, No Class A misdemeanor conviction, No Class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication, No family violence conviction, No open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) until disposition, No Class B misdemeanor conviction within 10 years, No Class B misdemeanor deferred adjudication within 10 years

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws, Computer keyboard skills, Ability to prepare reports, describing facts and events accurately, Ability to communicate effectively verbally by radio, Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner, Ability to make logical decisions based on known facts in order to safeguard the university, Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to complete unsupervised work tasks, Ability to work a variety of days and shifts with scheduled and unscheduled overtime, Valid driver license and good driving record, Ability to walk distances across campus several times a shift, Ability to climb stairs, Ability to lift and use vehicle immobilization devices and vehicle boost packs weighing up to 25 lbs, Applicant must be able to work any shift or time assigned by the East Texas A&M Police Department, Requires access to CJI systems, No felony conviction, No felony deferred adjudication, No Class A misdemeanor conviction, No Class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication, No family violence conviction, No open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) until disposition, No Class B misdemeanor conviction within 10 years, No Class B misdemeanor deferred adjudication within 10 years

Nice to Have

None

What You'll Do.

Serving and protecting the university

Assisting law enforcement in reporting crimes and suspicious activity

Maintaining visibility of security presence to deter crime

staff and students as needed

Enforcing all parking regulations

Patrolling designated areas to prevent

discover and deter the commission of crime

Reporting matters requiring police action to communications or to officers directly

Reporting all irregularities

emergencies or suspicious activity

Providing a detailed written report on witnessing any criminal activity

Issuing parking citations

directing flow of traffic and assisting with parking vehicles

Applying vehicle immobilization devices as dictated through parking procedures

Assisting motorists with their vehicles as dictated through parking procedures

Patrolling buildings and grounds to check for fires

and general building security

Unlocking/locking buildings as required by university schedules

Providing information and services to visitors

Working special events as required or scheduled by supervisor

Contributing to the effective team management of all relevant problems

issues and opportunities

Projecting a professional image both on and off duty

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate effectively verbally by radio; Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner; Providing information and services to visitors, students and faculty

Full Job Description

**Job Title** Security Officer **Agency** East Texas A&M University **Department** University Police **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Commerce, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** ** _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. **_DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:_** * 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:_** * **Education:** High school diploma or GED. * **Experience / Knowledge / Skills:** Requires ability to understand and apply rules

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