Building Security Guard (Full-Time, Part-Time) $21.22 Hourly

Job Summary Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county.Work hours vary. Flexible schedule, temporary, part-time position with no benefits. Security Guards may work up to 25 hours per week, and personnel select shifts on an as needed/availability basis. The Building Security Guard provides basic building security for County facilities during normal business hours or after hours and on weekends and holidays. Ensures doors and windows are locked and secured during non-business hours. Reports security violations and questionable activities. Monitors buildings for damages from flooding, equipment failure or vandalism. The Building Security Guard has a 90-day trial period. Full array of benefits after 90 days of employment. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, public sector loan forgiveness, extremely generous retirement plan; not to mention a friendly, stable work-life balance environment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a job classification within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for the front-line building security functions and does not have any lead or supervisory duties or responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently and efficiently.
• Provides assistance, directions and information to visitors and County employees/officials. Signs visitors in and out of assigned facilities. Escorts visitors and staff on and off building premises upon request.
• Reports security violations, questionable activities and emergencies to appropriate authority.
• Makes rounds of each floor of assigned building and/or makes rounds of assigned buildings. Ensures doors and windows are locked and secured. Monitors security camera systems and verifies proper operation of building electronic door lock systems. Turns off lights not needed for security.
• Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
• Recognize and report needed repairs, security risks and dangers.
• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function.
• Ensures security lighting and security monitoring systems are functioning. Monitors outside areas for vagrants and other unauthorized personnel. Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, skateboarding or smoking within 15 feet of building exits.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License. Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
• Standard building security systems, including operations and maintenance.
• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively, as required.
• Monitors heating and air conditioning systems for proper operation during non-business hours as directed. Checks assigned facilities for leaks, during rainstorms. Monitors buildings for equipment failure or vandalism, notifies proper emergency contacts for repair.
• Interacting positively with the public.
• Security surveillance systems operations and capabilities. Skill in:
• Follow a regular security check schedule.
• Responding effectively to public inquiries, presenting a positive impression of the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with ` employees and officials, and the general public. Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Requires constant walking and standing and exposure to outside elements. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Work Hours: AM, PM, and Overnight.Works some holidays, works some weekends, Location: Various County Facilities Department: Facilities Management Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, and Employment History Check Required.
• Notes building repair and maintenance needs and reports these deficiencies for correction.