Security Guard

Job Details

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Purpose

Provides essential security support for Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) to monitor and respond to security threats, alarms and emergencies to protect employees, secure facilities and safeguard classified information.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information.

• Immediately respond to alarms.

• Perform effective access control. Ensure only authorized persons and items enter (or depart) the premises.

• Control vehicle access to facility and use a vehicle reservation system for staff use of lab vehicles.

• Identify employees, visitors, check badges and issue temporary badges.

• Conduct random inspections.

• Perform security checks and report actual or potential safety and fire hazards. Observe and report conditions or situations which may lead to increased risks or other dangers.

• Ensure strict compliance with established procedures related to emergency response or urgent actions.

• Assist in other aspects of facility protection through other assigned duties required to support ARL operations. Perform roles and functions as part of a larger team.

• Interact with employees, visitors and guests to provide courteous, professional assistance to personnel on site.

• Complete various log entries and forms as official records and documentation.

• Make telephonic and email notifications relevant to ARL UT security status.

• Answer incoming telephone calls.

• Effectively operate computer systems, utilize email, monitor closed circuit video monitoring equipment, operate fax machine, and utilize ARL UT public address system.

• Receive and document after hour mail deliveries.

• Work off site at Lake Travis Test Station.

• Complete mandatory and recurring training related to position necessary to maintain proficiency and improve capability.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation/GED.

• Demonstrated communication and grammar skills.

• Report writing.

• Ability to pay attention to detail and produce accurate work.

• Must be flexible to work varied shift assignments.

• Ability to use common office equipment.

• Applicant must be able to walk up and down stairs to make security checks.

U.S. Citizenship. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, job offer will be contingent on selected applicant applying for access to classified information within 14 days of job offer and receiving at least interim access to classified information within 10 days of the application being submitted. If interim access is approved as described, employment must commence within 30 days of approval for access. Eligibility for access must continue without interruption during employment in this position. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

• More than one year experience as a guard or security officer.

• Formal training in law enforcement, DoD or industrial security.

• College level course work, computer use proficiency, Excel, MS Word, etc.

• Ability to swim and comfortable around an aquatic environment.

• Basic life support CPR training.

General Notes

Position is responsible for monitoring a secured facility on a 24 hour/7 day a week rotation. Shifts can include working on weekends, evenings, holidays and during inclement weather/emergencies. Although management attempts to maintain a regular schedule, the applicant in this position must maintain flexibility to be able to work any shift or work multiple shifts in the case of inclement weather or emergencies.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays

Salary Range

$40,200

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

• May work in all weather conditions.

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Lift and moving.

• Shifts can include weekends, holidays, evenings and inclement weather conditions.

Work Shift

Variable shift assignments including weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. Shift work will include shifts at the Lake Travis Test Station.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important 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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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