"Guard"

Extended Job Title

Guard

Position Description

Performs security work in the protection of property and facilities against theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other destructive activities.

Major/Essential Functions

• Patrol buildings and grounds to prevent thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and circulate among visitors, patrons, employees and staff to preserve order and protect property.
• Patrol buildings and parking lots to maintain security and to prevent and detect signs of intrusion by unauthorized persons, theft or vandalism.
• Lock and unlock buildings, offices or doors as necessary.
• Monitor security and fire alarms and closely observe CCTV screens for situations needing intervention by guards, police officers or fire department and request assistance as necessary.
• Operate two-way radios within department guidelines and FCC regulations to keep the department informed of security concerns or issues.
• Prepare, process and issue HSC identification badges to faculty, staff and employees ensuring that proper authorization and identification are presented.

Occasional Duties

• Provide or assist in the training of new guard employees.
• Provide crowd control and personal safety security at athletic events, university functions, graduations, etc... for staff, employees and visitors.
• Provide security of crime scenes when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of the tenth grade plus one year of security, customer service, public relations or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.