Job Details

Security Officer in Training Nights

Under supervision, the Security Officer in Training - Nights 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.

Pay rate: $16.64 per hour

Position details: The Security Officer in Training - Nights works non-business hours; shifts starting at or after 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m. and they must have the ability to operate a two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit. Hire date will be on, or after, September 1st, 2025.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

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

Required licenses:

• 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

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 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. and ending at 8:00 a.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

Preferred education and experience:

• 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 certain buildings, such as libraries, athletic facilities and research laboratories, as well as property of TAMU located off 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.
• Provides support duty to University Police during instances of special events, e.g. football games, yell practice. Perform other duties as assigned.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.