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42925BR

Extended Job Title:

Guard

Position Description:

Performs security work in the protection of property and facilities against theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other destructive activities.

Requisition ID:

42925BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Lock and unlock buildings, offices or doors as necessary

+ Monitor security and fire alarms and closely observe CCTV screens for situations needing intervention by guards, police officers or fire department and request assistance as necessary

+ Operate two way radios within department guidelines and FCC regulations to keep the department informed of security concerns or issues

+ Prepare, process and issue HSC identification badges to faculty, staff and employees ensuring that proper authorization and identification are presented

+ Prepare security deficiency notices, report missing or damaged Tech property

+ Provide or assist in training of new guard employees

+ Provide crowd control and provide personal safety security at athletic events, university functions, graduations, etc. for staff, employees and visitors

+ Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information

+ Provide security of crime scenes when needed

+ Operate an unmarked police vehicle in a safe and efficient manner

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

8 hour shifts

Work Location:

Lubbock

Department:

Texas Tech Police Department

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Other

Required Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma/GED OR must have completed the 10th grade with one year of security experience. Must have proficiency in written and mathematical processes reflected on a tenth-grade level.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Job Family:

Public Safety

Job Sub Family:

Police & Security

Hourly Pay Range:

$14.04 - $18.27 - $22.45