Campus Security Guard

Posting Details

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Position Information

Job Title

Campus Security Guard

Posting Number

F006291

Position Status

Full Time

Assignment Length

Not Applicable

Grant Funded

No

Category

Police Operations

Class Code

76

Starting Pay

$40,000

Special Note

Location

District

Department

DT Police Department

Job Summary

Reporting to the Police Captain, the Campus Security Guard is responsible for guarding and protecting campus personnel, students, property, and resources against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Patrols campus buildings and grounds to check for unauthorized subjects, fires, water leaks, and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity to the Office of the Chief of Police
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts
• Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred
• Monitors fire and intrusion alarm system
• Checks parking permits on vehicles entering parking garages and issues temporary parking permits consistent with departmental procedures
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Permits authorized persons to enter property, ensures all personnel entering the complex are properly identified, and maintains a log of all issued permits
• Provides information to visitors as to location of building and offices
• Registers time of inspection trips
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff
• Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at campus entrance to maintain orderly flow
• Writes reports on incidents occurring at the complex
• Occasionally drives College vehicle
• Writes and issues citations for incidents on TCC campuses

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College ( TCC )
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Police Captain

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required


The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma ( GED )
• Must be at least 18 years old
• United States citizen
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Texas Department of Public Safety Commissioned security officer card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building construction methods and materials
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to assess situations and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting a strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to learn District geography, including all campuses, routes, buildings, and facilities as well as adjacent city roads and highways, buildings, landmarks, waterways, and boundaries

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

Posted

10/10/2024

Posting Contact Summary

Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual

Contact

Vanessa Harrison

*

vanessa.harrison@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Certification / License
4. Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation