The Security Officer maintains the security of the university campus and property, patrolling all areas and providing the first line of assistance to the police department.

• Promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of the students, faculty, and staff as a uniformed presence; performs foot and vehicle patrols, monitors behavior, secures buildings and property, investigates disturbances, maintains order, and enforces regulations.
• Observes and reports any criminal activity to the police department.
• Mans the check-in posts to ensure that only students, faculty, and staff members gain access.
• Escorts faculty to the carpark during nighttime operations as required.
• Follows all department policies for building access, room unlocks, and security.
• Communicates as necessary with dispatch and police during incidents on campus.
• Follows protocols to secure specific rooms or locations on campus.
• Assists students and visitors to the campus by providing directions and answering questions.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification is required, upon one (1) year of employment

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the campus, its buildings, and the area(s) patrolled upon hired.

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to defuse situations when necessary
• Ability to represent the university professionally
• Ability to display compassion an understanding when necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment (> 8 hours), a lobby customer service island or reception area (> 8 hours), technology server room (> 8 hours), a classroom, training room, auditorium, (> 8 hours), and outdoor areas (4 to 6 hours)

Physical Demands:

• Work involves significant outdoor work and requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time (more than 4 hours per day)
• Work involves considerable exposure to unpleasant elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, fumes, and airborne particles
• May be exposed to hazardous traffic conditions. Must have good spatial awareness, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 35lbs. Work pattern involves shift work
• Overtime work may be required

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.