Building Monitor

Job Posting Title: Building Monitor ---- Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: PORT ARANSAS, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The purpose of this role is to support threat management and emergency response, and to provide the first point of contact for guests. The position required a high degree of customer service for executives, guests, and staff as well as experience managing projects, working in a small team environment, and sensitivity with confidential information and secured spaces. This role is located in Port Aransas, Texas Responsibilities Serve as a security guard presence as needed, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, monitoring checkpoints, and securing buildings, gates, and restricted areas. Coordinate closely and regularly with the Facility Supervisor on daily operations, incident response, and security procedures. Act as the first point of contact, delivering professional customer service to employees, visitors, VIPs, and during special events. Monitor and control access points, including screening visitors, managing pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and maintaining access control systems. Respond to emergencies independently or as part of a team, supporting incident management and ensuring proper reporting. Maintain security systems and equipment, including CCTV, surveillance systems, radios, and safety/fire protection equipment inspections for proper operation. Complete required documentation and administrative tasks, including reports, staff scheduling, guard tour logs, and adherence to SOPs and university policies. Required Qualifications High school diploma 2 years of experience in a security technical support Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree Certificate in Criminal Justice Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Range $36,500 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally Must be able to respond quickly to suspicious sounds. Must be able to see and respond to emergency situations. Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain. Exposure to variable weather conditions including but not limited to: rain, cold , and extreme heat. Work Shift Shift work as required with advance notice, with varying days off, occasional weekends, and overtime. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or vet