Security Officer (Finance)
Department: Police
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
Provides physical security for a university building.
1. Unlocks and locks doors and checks all floors for unsecured doors.
2. Monitors entry into the building and maintains sign-in/out log.
3. Monitors security cameras and radio traffic; alerts proper personnel of camera malfunctions.
4. Answers the telephone and greets visitors; provides information and directions.
5. Provides immediate contact with the university's police department in case of an emergency; prepares incident reports.
6. May accept parcel packages and deliver them to designated floors or staff.
7. May monitor and control entry into a gated parking lot.
8. Patrols assigned areas to check for criminal activity, rule violations, and irregularities.
9. Performs other job-related duties assigned.
MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
No experience is required. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.
Additional Posting Information:
Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
No experience is required.
Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and overtime assignments.
Must be proficient with using a computer and Microsoft office suite.
Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver's License check prior to an interview.
Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.
Required information includes:
•DOB
•Driver's license
•Last 4 digits of SSN
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:
Environmental:
The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions, extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff.
Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are "essential personnel" and are required to report to work during inclement weather.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
