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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

ARL Guard Shift Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTexas, USA$50k - $55k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least three years of experience working as a guard or in a related role is required.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and grammar skills, including the ability to communicate information verbally in report format.
  • Pay attention to detail and produce accurate and timely work.
  • Be flexible to work varied shift assignments.
  • Use common office equipment.
  • Walk up and down stairs to conduct security checks.
  • Work with new technologies and be organized, plan and coordinate multiple tasks, and manage time effectively.
  • Work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, function as a team member without daily supervision, communicate effectively with all client groups, work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level required by the project. Employment depends on applying for access and receiving eligibility within the time specified in the job offer, beginning work within 30 days after eligibility confirmation, and maintaining eligibility without interruption.
  • Submit a resume or CV, contact information for three work references including at least one supervisor reference, and a letter of interest.
  • Provide acceptable original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States if hired.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information.
  • Assume responsibility for all defined, implied, and necessary actions of the shift; complete shift changeovers; relay and receive relevant information, tasks, and expectations; account for keys, badges, and post-associated equipment; and report and document discrepancies according to standard operating procedures.
  • Perform access control by ensuring only authorized persons and items enter or leave the premises, identifying employees and visitors, checking badges, issuing temporary badges, conducting random inspections, controlling vehicle access, and using the vehicle reservation system for staff use and recovery of laboratory vehicles.
  • Respond immediately to alarms, prevent theft or sabotage attempts, conduct periodic patrols and security checks, and report actual or potential safety and fire hazards.
  • Observe and report conditions that may increase risk or create danger; ensure compliance with emergency-response and medical-response procedures; and assist with facility protection and other assigned duties supporting laboratory operations.
  • Coordinate with other shift supervisors as part of the larger team and provide courteous, professional assistance to employees, visitors, and guests on site.
  • Complete log entries and forms as official records; submit complete, timely, and accurate documentation; make telephone and email notifications about security status; answer incoming calls; operate computer systems, email, closed-circuit video monitoring equipment, fax machines, and the public address system; and receive and document after-hours mail deliveries.
  • Exercise daily direct supervisory control and responsibility over assigned shift personnel; assist the Guard Force Manager and Physical Security Manager with supervision and administration; conduct and document initial, probationary, and recurring feedback and annual performance appraisals; and take corrective and progressive disciplinary action as appropriate.
  • Know and enforce the duties, responsibilities, and post limits for each post on the shift; work off-site at Lake Travis Test Station; and communicate with, coordinate, and support its guards daily and as necessary.
  • Assist the guard force manager and scheduler in creating a sustainable work schedule that meets staffing needs and complies with human-resources policies for overtime, vacation, sick leave, and paid time off.
  • Complete ARL time sheets in Workday as the direct supervisor.
  • Complete mandatory and recurring training related to the role; train guard staff on current UL 2050 responsibilities, DCSA standards, initial and annual training requirements; and update guard training records.
  • Compile and report operational metrics from the assigned shift for review and analysis.
  • Recommend updates to the guard manual, security operating procedures, and training standards.
  • Work effectively with Visitor Control, PERSEC, Special Programs, and other RSS departments.
  • Communicate security policy changes, operational adjustments, and administrative needs to and on behalf of the guard force.
  • Ensure guard uniforms and supplies are in good condition and well stocked, and that guard appearance and demeanor meet established policy.
  • Support and assist with administrative functions and processes.
  • Fill open shifts when emergency guard staffing shortages occur.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Guard Force Manager and Physical Security Manager within the scope of the position.
  • Work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, including variable-duration shifts and shifts at Lake Travis Test Station; perform routine walking on paved and unpaved ground, climb stairs, and physically open doors and vehicle gates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a shift supervisor, security operations center supervisor, or in an equivalent supervisory or leadership role.
  • Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
  • More than five years of experience as a guard or security officer in military, government, or commercial settings.
  • Formal training in law enforcement, Department of Defense, or industrial security.
  • Some college-level coursework; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; or ASIS Physical Security Professional or CDSE Industrial Security Professional certification.
  • Ability to swim and comfort operating around an aquatic environment.
  • Basic first aid, life support, and CPR training or certification.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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