Guard (Security)

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 NotesThe 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.ResponsibilitiesEmergency response:Reporting and responding to emergencies independently or in a team as directedBuilding monitoring:Conducting vehicle and foot patrols, screening visitorsControlling access to restricted areasBuilding assessment checkpoint patrols, Guard tour patrols within scope of SOPsOpening and securing doors, gates, and buildingsMonitoring closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment intermittentlyOperating vehicle and handheld radiosAbility to complete official and unofficial reportsVisitor management:                                   Managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic through checkpoints, parking areas, and visitor use facilitiesAssisting with VIP/dignitary visits and special eventsProviding professional customer service to employees and visitorsRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED2 years of experience in a similar fieldPreferred QualificationsSome College hours towards a Criminal Justice degreeDegree in Criminal Justice4 years of experienceDriving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).Salary Range$36,036.00Working ConditionsExtensive standing and walkingPotential for physical exertionExposed weatherLong hours, irregular shifts (including nights & weekends)Dealing with difficult peopleHandling EmergenciesWork ShiftNight shift- Rotational Shifts, weekends, holidaysRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----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:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to com