Temporary Security Officer

Department Contact: Keri Searls, 575-646-3424, ksearls1@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: 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.

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary 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: 
High school diploma or GED certificate. Security Officer I - No previous experience required. Security Officer II - 100 hours required as a Security Officer I. Security Officer III - Requires firearms and defensive tactics training from the department with yearly qualifications.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 
For all security positions, applicants must pass a criminal history, background, and fingerprint check. A valid New Mexico driver’s license will be required. Security Office III will be required to complete psychological and drug screen exams.

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.