Security Guard

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

Security Guard monitoring security threats and emergencies at Applied Research Laboratories. Safeguarding classified information and maintaining access control for the facility.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in security operations, including access control, emergency response, and monitoring of security systems. Capable of maintaining compliance with established procedures while providing professional assistance to personnel and visitors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Access ControlEmergency Response ProceduresSecurity MonitoringReport WritingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Security ChecksBadge IssuanceLog Entry DocumentationAttention to DetailVehicle Reservation System Operation

Soft Skills

Professional AssistanceFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Closed Circuit Video Monitoring EquipmentComputer SystemsEmailPublic Address SystemFax Machine

Industry Keywords

Classified Information ProtectionFacility SecurityEmergency ResponseSafety Hazards ReportingU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides essential security support for Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) to monitor and respond to security threats, alarms and emergencies to protect employees, secure facilities and safeguard classified information.
Safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information.
Immediately respond to alarms.
Perform effective access control.
Ensure only authorized persons and items enter (or depart) the premises.
Control vehicle access to facility and use a vehicle reservation system for staff use of lab vehicles.
Identify employees, visitors, check badges and issue temporary badges.
Conduct random inspections.
Perform security checks and report actual or potential safety and fire hazards.
Observe and report conditions or situations which may lead to increased risks or other dangers.
Ensure strict compliance with established procedures related to emergency response or urgent actions.
Assist in other aspects of facility protection through other assigned duties required to support ARL operations.
Perform roles and functions as part of a larger team.
Interact with employees, visitors and guests to provide courteous, professional assistance to personnel on site.
Complete various log entries and forms as official records and documentation.
Make telephonic and email notifications relevant to ARL UT security status.
Answer incoming telephone calls.
Effectively operate computer systems, utilize email, monitor closed circuit video monitoring equipment, operate fax machine, and utilize ARL UT public address system.
Receive and document after hour mail deliveries.
Work off site at Lake Travis Test Station.
Complete mandatory and recurring training related to position necessary to maintain proficiency and improve capability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduation/GED.
Demonstrated communication and grammar skills.
Report writing.
Ability to pay attention to detail and produce accurate work.
Must be flexible to work varied shift assignments.
Ability to use common office equipment.
U.S. Citizenship.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays