Job Details

Security Officer

Houston Community College (HCC) is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Responsible for enforcing the college rules, parking and traffic regulations, and providing other security and safety related services as requested by the college administration.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Patrol buildings and checks entrances and exits to ensure they are locked or unlocked as needed.
2. Patrol the parking lots and issues college parking citations to illegally parked vehicles.
3. Assist HCCS Police Officers as needed.
4. Complete incident reports of a non-criminal nature.
5. Report all hazardous and dangerous conditions that may affect the safety and well-being of students, employees and visitors.
6. Provide escorts for members of the campus community.
7. Provide assistance to members of the campus community including jump-starting vehicles, unlocking vehicles, and changing flat tires.
8. Provide information and assistance to visitors at college facilities.
9. Guard against theft of college property.
10. Ensure that hallway noise does not disrupt teaching.
11. Remove problematic students from class.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. College preferred.

Two years military, security officer experience or experience in criminal justice careers, such as police officers, court clerks, bailiffs, corrections officers, criminalists, etc. preferred.

1. Possess a valid Texas Driver's License (Photocopy of driver's license must accompany the application).
2. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
3. Able to remain calm during stressful situations of confrontations.
4. Knowledge of basic vehicle emergency proceduresjump-starting, changing flats, unlocking vehicles.
5. Strong observation skills required.
6. Good problem-solving skills required.

This is a security sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check, physical and driving record check (fewer than 3 moving violations in the previous 36 months and no DUIs). Successful applicants will be subjected to controlled substance testing. Per HCC Policy C: 4.7 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, a drug and/or alcohol test is required if a conditional job offer is made.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.