Guard I
Job ID: 9792
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Posting End Date
Open until filled.
Salary
$26,500 Annually
Hours per Week
Various hours and days off.
Hiring Department
Police Department
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter and a list of 3 professional references is strongly encouraged.
Purpose of Position
To provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on University property; to help safeguard property of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.
Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on University controlled property; directing traffic; patrolling University controlled property for the purpose of safeguarding buildings and property under the control and jurisdiction of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.
Essential Functions
Provides service to students, employees, and visitors; writes reports; checks permits on vehicles entering and parked on campus or System Complex; directs flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed; issues parking permits when needed; and issues University parking violation citations.
Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.
Ensures all personnel entering the System Complex or a campus are properly identified.
Issues visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges.
Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors.
Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in vehicle to provide security and prevent crime.
Writes reports on incidents occurring on a campus or the System Complex.
Performs other related duties as required.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the chain of command for the System Administration or an institution police department, typically that of a Senior Guard/Senior Public Safety Officer or a Sergeant, University Police. Supervision is usually available in person or by radio. Work requires the ability to make frequent minor decisions and occasional decisions of some significance. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and compliance with departmental policy and procedure.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school, vocational school or equivalent.
No experience required.
Other:
Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a Guard/Public Safety Officer of The University of Texas System Police. Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Must be able to provide creditable testimony in a court of law.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Working Conditions
Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions and working on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work involves a degree of hazard.
Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding.
EO/AA Statement
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=9792&PostingSeq=1
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