Guard Supervisor

About the role

• Job Posting Title: Guard Supervisor
• Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: PORT ARANSAS, TX

Job Details

General

The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (MSI) is a research and teaching facility within the College of Natural Sciences, located on Mustang Island in Port Aransas, Texas, directly on the Gulf coast. MSI supports marine and coastal research, graduate and undergraduate education, and public outreach, and is home to faculty, researchers, staff, students, and visiting scientists. Its campus includes laboratories, a research fleet, housing and meeting facilities, and a fuel dock, and it operates around the clock. This is an on-site position in Port Aransas, TX.

Purpose

The Guard Supervisor leads security operations at MSI, providing 24-hour protection for personnel, students, visitors, facilities, and assets. The role supervises security staff, manages access and safety systems, leads emergency response coordination, and partners with UT Austin units and local public safety agencies to support MSI’s research, education, and operations.

Responsibilities

Supervision & Operations

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate security guards to maintain 24/7 coverage across MSI facilities.
• Conduct routine patrols and inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Arrange substitute coverage and manage contract security with Port Aransas Police Department during high-traffic events.

Emergency Response & Interagency Coordination

• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies, and serve as MSI’s liaison to UTPD, DPS, county officials, EMS, Fire, and Public Works.
• Coordinate emergency protocols, including active shooter, hurricane preparedness, and chemical spill response.
• Organize safety training, including First Aid, CPR, AED, and fire extinguisher use.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift reports.
• Support investigations and ensure documentation and reporting meet Clery Act requirements.

Systems & Safety Infrastructure

• Oversee electronic access control and key card systems; coordinate troubleshooting and upgrades with IT.
• Manage fire panel operations, including work orders, annual inspections, maintenance, and expansions, in coordination with [Fire Marshal/EHS].

Administrative & Fiscal

• Work with the Fiscal Office to manage the security budget, review vendor quotes, and purchase safety equipment.
• Administer the UT main fuel dock, including credential entry, monthly consumption reporting, and fuel orders.
• Coordinate daily events and maintain room boards and visitor/contractor information for after-hours briefings (MSI Reservation software, EMS).
• Manage fleet vehicle reservations, inspections, and fueling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualification

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience as a security guard or law enforcement officer.
• 1+ year of experience supervising or leading staff (or demonstrated lead experience).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The university does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with access control systems and incident reporting software.
• Experience in a university, coastal, or research facility environment.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary $45,000 + DOE

Working Conditions

• Exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Ability to patrol on foot and in outdoor coastal conditions
• Security sensitive position; background check required.
• Shift work with varying days off.
• Occasional weekend and holiday work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Additional information

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.