Security Guard; Cardinal Village, Part-Time

Job Summary

Lamar University seeks a dependable and professional Campus Security Officer to support safety and security operations at Cardinal Village student housing. This part‑time position ensures the safety of residents, staff, and visitors through active patrols, monitoring, and incident response.

• Patrol Cardinal Village housing areas and monitor for safety concerns
• Enforce university and housing regulations consistently and fairly
• Respond promptly to emergencies, disturbances, or suspicious activity
• Monitor building access and verify authorization for entry when required
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors with directions or safety escorts
• Report hazards, safety violations, and incidents to supervisory staff
• Prepare written reports of daily activity, incidents, and security concerns
• Assist with crowd control, special events, and emergency procedures as directed
• Perform other security‑related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations
• Dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct
• Ability to patrol indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and respond physically to emergency situations

• Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience
• CPR, First Aid, or related safety training/certifications
• Knowledge of campus safety practices or residential community security

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.