Residence Hall Security Coordinator
The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $39,520 per year
About the role
- Monitors lobby and desk areas during shift for safety and security.
- Monitors door access and camera system and report suspicious activity to supervisor and/or authorities.
- Checks to ensure that all exterior entrances are functioning and secure.
- Handles emergency procedures in accordance with University Housing and Dining (UHD) policies and procedures as outlined in the Resident Manual and the Night Operations and Desk Manual.
- Alerts residence life on-call staff and/or the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD) of potential problems.
- Check student IDs entering between the hours of 12AM and 8AM.
- Enforce University and Residence Hall rules and regulations.
- Provide customer service to residents requesting temporary IDs and keys.
- Check in overnight guests.
- Provide general education to residential students and guests about safety and security.
- Support UHD programs, priorities, and special events such as opening and closing.
- Assists with student late check-ins and check-outs.
- Serve on departmental and divisional committees and workgroups.
- Share ideas and recommendations for improving safety and security policies, practices, and operations.
- Collaborate and communicate with other residence life staff, such as Resident Assistants, Complex Coordinators, and Assistant Directors.
- Assist with staff selection, training, and development.
- Attend residence life all staff meetings and Night Operations bi-weekly meetings.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED.
- Experience providing safety and security for a building or group or individuals.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Experience working with young adults in a university residence life setting. (Preferred)
- Experience working in a clerical/office setting. (Preferred)
- Experience handling confidential or security sensitive information. (Preferred)
- Experience in and knowledge of the University of Texas and UHD Residence Hall Policies and Procedures. (Preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft office, and the demonstrated ability to learn new software programs. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with verbal work-related instructions and requests from supervisors, customers, and co-workers. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal. (Preferred)
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Free Capital Metro bus rides
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Career growth & professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
safety and security monitoringemergency procedurescustomer serviceconfidential information handlingclerical skills
Soft Skills
effective communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtraining and developmentcustomer interaction
Certifications
high school diplomaGED