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Security agent (Temporary) - Lambuth Campus:University of Memphis

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Security agent (Temporary) - Lambuth Campus

 

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Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC2650
Advertised Title: Security agent (Temporary) - Lambuth Campus
Campus Job location: Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN)
Position Number: Temporary
Job Category: Temporary Employees
Department: Police Services
Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of security practice where tasks included patrol observation, reporting unsafe conditions, and assisting in the apprehension of lawbreakers. (Prior practice in a university, college, hospital or setting preferred).
Must have a valid driver's license in order to drive a patrol car, if necessary.
Must be able to obtain a State Certification as a security agent within 90 days of employment.

Special Conditions: candidates will be assessed every two weeks.

Must pass a physical exam, psychological exam, and consent to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprints. Must be able to participate and have a passing score of 80% in testing of proper usage and deployment in handcuffing techniques and Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) Baton. Must be able to prosperously participate and function after receiving a two-second facial spray of a chemical agent.

An official transcript or documentation to verify education must be submitted the Human Resources Department prior to first day of employment if selected for a position.

Work Schedule: The standard shifts are 5:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 1:00 am, and 7:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Hours will vary and shifts will rotate located on needs with a maximum of 32 hours each week.
This position is required to report to the designated work location to ensure the operation of essential campus functions or departments during an emergency, or when the University has suspended or delayed operations.

Posting Date: 10/13/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Screening Begins: No
Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time: Benefits Ineligible
Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk considerable distances on campus. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Additional Working Conditions:
Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Positions Supervised:
Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities: capability to execute a variety of security tasks, such as providing security services and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to protect lives and property within assigned areas.
capability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
capability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
capability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
capability to perceive others' reactions and knowledge why they react as they do.
capability to talk to others to convey information effectively.

Additional Position Information: The Security Guard performs a variety of security tasks to include security patrols, monitoring and authorizing entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. This position circulates among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Job tasks

tasks & Job responsibilities: Patrols the campus to deter crime and maintain building security.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Patrols parking facilities to prevent theft and vandalism and to issue citations as appropriate.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Writes reports of everyday activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists police agents in apprehending, arresting, and filing charges on suspects when appropriate.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Responds to security alarms checking for intruders and burglars.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Makes building checks to ensure locked doors, closed windows, lights turned off or on as appropriate.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Provides security escort service for students and employees.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs other related tasks as required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a valid driver's license?
   » YES
   » NO

* Are you willing to work at the Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN?
   » Yes
   » No

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents
   » Resume
   » Unofficial Transcript

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Employment type:
Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/02/2024 / Viewed 13 times
Contact Information
Company: University of Memphis


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