Part-Time Security Officer

Part-Time Security Officer

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

ENMU - Roswell, NM

Job Type

Part time permanent

Job Number

2026-00172

Department

ENMU-Roswell

Opening Date

10/28/2026

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Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Security Officer is responsible for providing security services to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This role includes patrolling University property and ensuring the security of all buildings and grounds. The position requires carrying, and potentially using, handcuffs, an expandable baton, pepper spray, and a firearm as part of the standard uniform and daily duties. Weekend, holiday, and other shift work may be required as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not carry full supervisory responsibilities; however, the Security Officer may occasionally direct groups of students or staff during public safety situations, or provide guidance to work-study students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol campus on foot, observing and assisting students, faculty, and staff; may lead patrol operations as needed.
• Monitor parking areas to ensure normal traffic flow and identify parking violations; may lead parking enforcement efforts.
• Lock and unlock campus facilities as requested; grant access as required.
• Complete and submit incident reports to the Director of Security.
• Identify and report discrepancies in lighting, HVAC systems, locks, and other safety or maintenance issues.
• Serve as the campus liaison to local law enforcement and fire/rescue services.
• Deter illegal activity on campus through visibility and engagement.
• Respond promptly to all campus emergencies.
• Respond immediately to any active violent intruder or similar life-threatening situations.
• Assist in training staff and students in emergency response drills.
• Conduct routine inspections of fire safety and life-saving equipment; report any deficiencies.
• Assist with the removal or escort of individuals from campus property, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• One year of experience in security or public safety.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico drivers license.
• Must possess a current valid New Mexico Security Guard Level III License/Certification issued by the Private Investigations Board of the New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department; or be able to obtain a New Mexico Security Guard Level III License/Certification within 6 months of hire date (at the expense of the employer).
• Must attend annual training(s) as required to maintain New Mexico Level III Security Guard License/Certification.

Preferred:

• Supervisory or lead experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to safely operate and utilize various equipment, including but not limited to motor vehicles, handcuffs, expandable batons, pepper spray, radios, department-issued firearms, and computers.
• Must be able to quickly and objectively analyze situations to determine appropriate emergency actions.
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and take preventive or corrective actions, up to and including the use of physical or deadly force.
• Must demonstrate and maintain proficiency in the use of various tools and techniques, including verbal and physical de-escalation skills, handcuffing, pepper spray, expandable batons, and firearms.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Please attach a copy of your current, valid New Mexico Security Guard Level III License/Certification issued by the Private Investigations Board of the New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department, if applicable.

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support - non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.

Faculty Paid Time Off

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

Support Paid Time Off

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.

For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.

Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu