Lead Security Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security
Department
Police
SalaryCommensurate with Experience/Education
Description
** This position is located at the Sugarland Campus in Sugarland, TX. **
Under general supervision, leads work of assigned security officers and performs regular security officer duties for assigned areas. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
ResponsibilitiesMQ:
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.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years directly job related experience.
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of three (3) years directly job related experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc.
- Daily computer use required; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Pass a Criminal History Check and valid TX Driver’s License check prior to an interview.
- Pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Complete criminal history fields on application; incomplete fields will not be considered.
Required information includes:
- DOB
- Driver’s license
- Last 4 digits of SSN
Veterans are strongly to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
Military experience will only be considered if Military Police or Security related responsibilities are in your job functions. (Please attach a copy of your DD 214.)
Salary will be based on years of experience.
We offer exceptional benefits:
- Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)
- Sick leave accrual
- Comprehensive free medical coverage for employees (premiums apply for family members)
- Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage
- Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks
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 may be 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. /ul>
- Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment.
Physical:
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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