Department Contact: Albert Borunda, (575) 551-8897, gborunda@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a Security Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and campus property. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and protects campus facilities, assets, and individuals while carrying a firearm as required.
Position Details
Position Title: Security Officer III
College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC
Department: 920600-ALCC PHYSICAL PLANT
Location: Alamogordo Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May include evenings and/or weekends
Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Provides a uniformed presence to protect property and maintain a high visibility presence to deter
illegal activity.
•Communicates directly with law enforcement officials as well as the public in addressing safety or
security concerns.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and detain or evicts violators from premises, using
force, when necessary, as per policy, in an effort to safeguard our community.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and
maintain security of premises.
• Completes incident reports for equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized
persons, or unusual occurrences based upon their specific assignment/job function. Monitors security
detecting devices or surveillance equipment in order to screen individuals and prevent passage of
prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Assists with emergency evacuations of facilities. Conducts protective sweeps of assigned areas.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Position may be required to perform the following duties on an as needed basis:
Security officers can be utilized to work NMSU special events such as sporting events, concerts, and
campus activities that require a security presence; and/or sight/building security for any assigned
location associated with the university system. They may be required to conduct and assist in security
monitoring; building or secured area access control; surveillance monitoring; campus/sight security
associated with NMSU/DACC/PSL throughout the State of NM; conducting screening measures at
building/sight entrances; alcohol monitoring at events; assist with traffic escorts; event control over
watch; assist police officers with traffic control at events and at crash sites; and crowd control
management depending upon their specific assignment/job function within the university system
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Former police or security service in good standing. Familiarity with use of firearms. Physically fit and able to pass a basic police service agility test, able to stand for long periods of time, walk for long periods of time, lift 50 pounds from the floor to above your head.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Required Certification/License: Minimum Age – 21 years old or older [must be able to legally
purchase/carry a handgun].
Must complete minimum of 80 hours of initial training and obtain certification through NMSU Police
Department within six (6) months from the date of hire.
Must have a current NM driver’s license or valid driver’s license (eligible for a NM Driver’s License if
legal resident of another state) and obtain NMSU driving permit upon hire.
Special Requirements of the Position:
Must be legally able and willing to handle firearms.
Must never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving domestic violence per New
Mexico State Statute 30-7-16.
Must submit to and pass an in depth and rigorous background investigation prior to start date.
Must complete Security Officer level I, II and III training within six months of hire/start date.
Must pass background check by NMSU Police Department, to include fingerprints, polygraph and
psychological exam.
Must be able to complete a standard agility test reflecting the typical movements and intensity of an
emergency response to a critical incident that could potentially occur on a college campus, as
determined by the New Mexico State University Police Department Training coordinator.
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: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.