Security Officer in Training Nights

Job Title

Security Officer in Training Nights

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

McAllen, 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 169 authorized positions including 83 state certified Police Officers, 56 Security Officers, 15 Communications Officers, 8 administrative​ support personnel, 2 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.

Please visit us at:  https://upd.tamu.edu

What we want

The Security Officer in Training - Nights, under supervision, receives classroom and on-the-job training from Security Officer Supervisors and University Police Officers to gain familiarity and experience for the position. 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: $16.64 per hour

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

Position Details: The Security Officer in Training - Nights, works non-business hours; shifts may start at or after 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m.

This position is located in McAllen, Tx

This position will not be filled until on, or after, September 1st, 2025.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses:

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license within 30 days of employment.

• Inability to obtain State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license may result in termination.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with reduced levels of managerial oversight.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.

• Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities, which require outside working conditions and shift work with varying days off.

• Work non-business hours shifts starting at or after 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m.

• Must have the ability to operate a two-wheel self-balancing mobile patrol unit.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with other