Texas A&M University
Security Officer in Training (Part-Time)
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 162 authorized positions including 78 state certified Police Officers, 58 Security Officers, 13 Communications Officers, 8 administrative support personnel, and 5 Records Technicians.
The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.***Position Details:*** The Security Officer in Training (Part-Time), primary work hours are Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch break. Work hours must not exceed 19 hours per week; May be required to work 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 three-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit.* 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.* Under supervision, patrols buildings and grounds on foot, motor vehicle and two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit looking 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.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.***Position Details:*** The Security Officer in Training (Part-Time), primary work hours are Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch break. Work hours must not exceed 19 hours per week; May be required to work 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 three-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit.* 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.* Under supervision, patrols buildings and grounds on foot, motor vehicle and two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit looking 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.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr