Title: Campus Security Guard

Department: DT Assoc General Counsel

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: POL - Police Department

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $40,000

Work Hours: Varies based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This posting will be utilized to fill (3) positions

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 representative 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 25 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 representative 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.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

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