Guard; Security; Harry Ransom Center

Overview

Job Posting

Title:

Guard (Security) (Harry Ransom Center)

Hiring Department: Harry Ransom Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

• Monitor and manage visitor activity in galleries and public spaces, both in person and via video systems; control access to restricted areas and enforce safety and security regulations
• Conduct routine physical patrols of the building to safeguard collections, ensure a safe environment, and verify proper performance of building systems
• Perform security screenings, including bag checks, and supervise contractors, vendors, and staff working in restricted or secure areas
• Respond to emergencies by following established procedures, coordinating with the University of Texas Police Department, and completing required incident and damage reports
• Collaborate with Ransom Center departments to implement and maintain effective security practices and visitor service standards
• Monitor security operations for special events, including load-in/load-out, vendor sign-in, and crowd control
• Work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and special events, as operational needs require
• Maintain current knowledge of Harry Ransom Center and UTPD security policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Center operations

• High school graduation or GED and stable work history.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness.
• General familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Ability to perform extended periods of foot patrol of all building spaces.
• Ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.
• Commitment to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace for all.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• One or more years of experience as a security guard or police officer in a library or museum setting
• Two or more years of college level education.
• Familiarity with police operations.
• Speaking and writing fluency in Spanish.

$39,000

• May be required to perform foot patrols of interior exhibition gallery space for periods of up to 1 hour or more.
• Involves periods of dedicated active video surveillance screen monitoring.
• May work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving.
• Physical effort required.
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.

• Mandatory overtime. Must be able to work extended hours (during special events, etc.) past normal working hours. Irregular shifts, weekends and holidays. Shift will be determined after hiring based on needs of department.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

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.

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

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the…