Security Guard

Job Posting Title

Security Guard

Applied Research Laboratories

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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.

• 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.

• 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 required. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining security clearance within specified timelines.

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
• More than one year of experience as a guard or security officer.
• Formal training in law enforcement, DoD or industrial security.
• College‑level coursework, computer use proficiency, Excel, MS Word, etc.
• Ability to swim and comfortable around an aquatic environment.
• Basic life support CPR training.

U.S. Citizenship required. Selected applicants will undergo a government security investigation and must obtain and maintain a security clearance. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance within 14 days of offer and completion of interim access within 10 days of application. Continuous eligibility is required throughout employment.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

$40,200

• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation

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

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

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.