Job Information
Texas Tech University Visitor and Security Associate in Lubbock, Texas
44440BR
Extended Job Title:
Visitor and Security Associate
Position Description:
Under general supervision performs skilled mechanical or analytical duties on various projects. Performs security work in the protection of property and facilities against theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other destructive activities.
Requisition ID:
44440BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Opens/closes the Museum Building using security systems, securing specified areas, and checking facilities. Opens/closes galleries including lighting, exhibit cases and cabinets, interactive displays, and audio/visual equipment.
Responsible for operating all alarm, CCTV, and access control systems and for monitoring these systems.
Responsible for acting upon discovered safety hazards and incidents of injury, coordinating a response, and reporting to the appropriate Museum staff.
Maintains a proficient knowledge of the facility and of potentially hazardous conditions such as illegal entry, malicious activity, and severe weather via monitoring of media, emergency services, and Museum security systems.
Reports problems regarding maintenance issues or other hazards to the appropriate Museum staff, including leaks, inoperative lighting, and vandalism inside the building or on the Museum campus.
Monitors and patrols the Museum building and campus to enforce rules and to ensure the safety and security of the facility, the collections and exhibits, and our staff, students, and guests.
While stationed at the Information Kiosk or another entrance, greets visitors and guests professionally, counts and reports on visitor numbers. Assists visitors, customers, and staff.
While stationed at the Information Kiosk, monitors video systems and radios, distributes keys/badges, and answers the telephone and radio systems; responds and reacts to alarms.
Reacts professionally in emergency situations and assists with the coordination and execution of building emergency procedures, including the use of first aid kits, AEDs, and fire extinguishers as circumstances dictate.
Works with the Security Team to coordinate and oversee appropriate access or escort of delivery personnel, maintenance staff, and other persons.
Operates and assists with the maintenance of the Museum scissor lift and forklift.
Responsible for delivering outgoing and incoming mail and lost-and-found items to designated areas.
Sets up or breaks down tables, chairs, AV/IT equipment, and other materials used for Museum-related or rental functions including classes, programs, events, and dinners.
Maintains proficient knowledge of University, Museum, and Operations policies and procedures including the Security Handbook, Emergency Preparedness Plan, floorplans, and other collections or institutional documents.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
Shifts Sunday through Saturday, some evenings
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Security and/or Customer Service experience, Audio Visual operations, setting up equipment including computers and sound equipment for meetings and events.
Department:
Museum
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
High School or equivalent and three years work experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
About the Department and/or College:
A free, public museum, the Museum of Texas Tech University is a diverse and multidisciplinary institution comprised of Anthropology, Art, Clothing and Textiles, History, Paleontology, Natural History, and 9.5 million objects. The Museum is over 200,000 square feet and features nine permanent galleries ranging from 20th and 21st-century art and southwest Indian art to the study of Biodiversity and the Ice Age to a diverse collection of dinosaurs to history. An additional 10 rotating galleries offer a culmination of exhibitions curated from the Museum’s collections and curators and traveling exhibits from around the world.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Job Family:
Public Safety
Job Sub Family:
Police & Security
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Background working in security and with AV/IT equipment.
Hourly Pay Range:
$14.04 - $18.27 - $22.45