Security Sergeant

Job Title

Security Sergeant for Fort Worth TAMU

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who we are

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 240 authorized positions including 93 state certified Police Officers, 118 Security Officers, 15 Communications Officers, 6 administrative​ support personnel, 3 Evidence Technicians and 5 Records Technicians. The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.

What we want

The Security Sergeant presents a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional through bearing, demeanor and presence as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner. Supervises and coordinates activities of a shift of Security Officers.  Provides a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional through bearing, demeanor and presence as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner during evening and night hours. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Pay Rate: $27.59 per hour

Please note: Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history.

We have two openings, so please include your work history with brief details by attaching a resume or completing the application.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX

 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience: 

• High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Attainment of the Advanced Security Officer rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment.  

  

Required Licenses and Certifications:  

• Valid state-issued vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.   

  

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of Security Officers.  

• Observes Security Officers in the performances of their duties.  

• Reviews other activities, enforces efficient performance as required.  

• Inspects uniforms and equipment.  

• Prepares and completes comprehensive monthly reports and statistics.  

• Ensures that Managers and/or other appropriate levels of administrative staff are informed and kept up to date regarding emergencies or special circumstances. 

• Handles security issues and criminal reporting issues without the assistance of Managers or other assistance sections of the department. 

 

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and working rotating shifts with varying days off.
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.