"Security Officer"

Summary

Responsible for enforcing the college rules, parking and traffic regulations, and providing other security and safety related services as requested by the college administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and checks entrances and exits to ensure they are locked or unlocked as needed.
• Patrol the parking lots and issues college parking citations to illegally parked vehicles.
• Assist HCCS Police Officers as needed.
• Complete incident reports of a non-criminal nature.
• Report all hazardous and dangerous conditions that may affect the safety and well-being of students, employees and visitors.
• Provide escorts for members of the campus community.
• Provide assistance to members of the campus community including jump-starting vehicles, unlocking vehicles, and changing flat tires.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors at college facilities.
• Guard against theft of college property.
• Ensure that hallway noise does not disrupt teaching.
• Remove problematic students from class.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. College preferred.

Experience

2 years military, security officer experience or experience in criminal justice careers, such as police officers, court clerks, bailiffs, corrections officers, criminalists, etc. preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a valid Texas Drivers License (Photocopy of drivers license must accompany the application).
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Able to remain calm during stressful situations of confrontations.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle emergency procedures—jump-starting, changing flats, unlocking vehicles.
• Strong observation skills required.
• Good problem-solving skills required.