Security Guard; Part-Time

Function

To provide service and information to students, employees and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of Lamar University pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on university property; to help safeguard property of Lamar University.

Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on university controlled property; directing traffic during sporting events; patrolling University controlled property for the purpose of safeguarding buildings and property under the control and jurisdiction of the Lamar University Police Department.

• Provides service to students, employees, and visitors.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 campus. Performs other related duties as required.
• Writes reports on incidents occurring on a campus. Performs other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma, GED vocational school or equivalent—currently enrolled and expected conferring within a three-month period

• Past experience as a security officer or guard.

• Driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, handwrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Eyesight and hearing shall be of sufficient ability to accomplish the job duties described.
• Must be in good physical condition, capable of walking and/or standing for long periods of time.
• Required walking and standing shall be done without the aid of canes, crutches or similar tools.

Usual:
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.