Department Contact: Keri Searls, 575-646-3424, ksearls1@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The NMSU Police Department strives to provide an environment free of crime to enhance the educational process at the university. The members of the Department are committed to the protection of the lives, rights, and property of all citizens; the vigorous apprehension of criminals; the creation of new and innovative programs; and effective dialogue with the members of the public. We endeavor to be an active and constructive part of the community they serve.
Position Details
Position Title: Temp - Security Officer
College/Division: President's Office
Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $15.45
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 maximum
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Various
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Temporary security are assigned to work NMSU special events such as sports, concerts and campus activities that require security presence. They assist in setting up and conducting bag searches at entrances; alcohol monitoring at events; assisting police officers with ingress/egress of cars in the parking lots; assist with escorts; event control over watch; cash room security and assist police officer with traffic control at crash sites; and crowd control. Please refer to the below clarification regarding required education, experience, certification/license, and/or equivalency.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:High School diploma or GED; Required Experience:100 hours as Security Officer I; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:Must pass a criminal history, background, and fingerprint check. A valid New Mexico driver’s license will be required. May also be required to complete psychological and drug screen exams. Must be at least 18 years old.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This Posting Relates to Multiple Security Level Positions and Includes the Following Requirements:
Required Education: High School diploma or GED (All Positions)
Required Experience:
•(Security Level One) - No previous experience required for entry level
•(Security Level Two) - 100 hrs. required as a Security Level One
•(Security Level Three) - This is an armed position and requires both firearms/defensive tactics training from the department with yearly qualifications
Equivalency: None
Required Certifications/License:
•Must be 18 years old
•For all security positions, applicants must pass a criminal history, background, and fingerprint check
•For Security Level Three (armed position), applicants will be required to complete psychological and drug screen exams
Special Certification/Licensure:
This is a part-time temp position. This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.