Job Posting Title:

PCL Guard Manager, UT Libraries

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Hiring Department:

UT Libraries

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Mar 17, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, please visit our website: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The PCL Guard Manager oversees the security and protection of the Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL), the main library at UT Austin and a part of the UT Libraries portfolio. Through management of guards, student employees, and Building Use Policies, this position ensures that PCL is a friendly, safe, and welcoming place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The PCL Guard Manager works closely with UT Libraries and campus partners on safety and security procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

Provide security for PCL and information for visitors, students and employees. Provide friendly and quality customer service and information to students, employees, and visitors at PCL.Update security procedures and protocols. Complete written reports and monitor security sensitive equipment. Apply knowledge of Office of Emergency Preparedness and UT Libraries policies and procedures. Drive a UT vehicle on occasion. Work closely with the Manager of Facilities, Branch and Borrower Services Manager, and Head of User Services to ensure consistent and quality processes across various areas.Serve as liaison with contracted security personnel to schedule and manage security guards. Manage guards during their shift. Hire, train, and supervise student employees.Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of security experience in a supervisory/manager capacity.Demonstrated experience coordinating security services in an academic library setting, managing a team of security professionals, and emergency response planning and training.  Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting incidents and collaborating with students, staff, and faculty.Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and professionally.Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with the ability to motivate, train, and supervise a dynamic team.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to the academic environment.Proficient in using security management software and technology (e.g., surveillance systems, access control, emergency notification systems).Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to campus security and safety.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.Climbing of stairs.Weekend and evening work may be required.Kneeling, walking, standing.Use of UT-owned vehicles as transportation between on-campus work sites.Typical library conditions.

Work Shift

Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7am - 6pm, as arranged with manager.

Required Materials (PDF preferred)

Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

During your application, you will be asked the following questions:

Please describe your experience providing security services for an academic library.Please describe a time when you removed a disruptive patron from a building for inappropriate conduct. How did you approach the patron, and what was their reaction?

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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.