Campus Security Guard

Title: Campus Security Guard

Department: DT Police Department

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

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.

• 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

• 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

Works under the general supervision of the Police Captain

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

• 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

Texas Department of Public Safety Commissioned security officer card

• 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

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