Guard (Security)

Responsibilities

• Emergency response:
• Reporting and responding to emergencies independently or in a team as directed
• Building monitoring:
• Conducting vehicle and foot patrols, screening visitors
• Controlling access to restricted areas
• Building assessment checkpoint patrols, Guard tour patrols within scope of SOPs
• Opening and securing doors, gates, and buildings
• Monitoring closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment intermittently
• Operating vehicle and handheld radios
• Ability to complete official and unofficial reports
• Visitor management:
• Managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic through checkpoints, parking areas, and visitor use facilities
• Assisting with VIP/dignitary visits and special events
• Providing professional customer service to employees and visitors
• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a similar field

Requirements

• Some College hours towards a Criminal Justice degree
• Degree in Criminal Justice
• 4 years of experience
• Driving Required
• Salary Range
• $36,036.00
• Working Conditions
• Extensive standing and walking
• Potential for physical exertion
• Exposed weather
• Long hours, irregular shifts (including nights & weekends)
• Dealing with difficult people
• Handling Emergencies
• Work Shift
• Night shift- Rotational Shifts, weekends, holidays
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
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• Employment Eligibility:
• Retirement Plan Eligibility:
• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
• Background Checks:
• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Guard (Security) ---- Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 31, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE ---- Job Details: General Notes The purpose of this position is to monitor and assist with the security and protection of university buildings and properties. To control the access of personnel, report security violations, fire, and other safety hazards at the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas.

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