Position Title: Temp - Security Officer

Employee Classification: Security Officer,II (Temp)

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  15.00

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  0.25

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

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.

Classification Summary:
Provide high level security services at special events while under the authority of the NMSU police department. Responsible for monitoring for and identification of illegal and/or dangerous situations. Provides crowd management, access and traffic control, alcohol server support and emergency response.

Classification Standard Duties:
Provides a uniformed presence to protect property and maintain a high visibility presence to deter illegal activity. Communicate directly with law enforcement officials as well as the public. Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. Monitor and authorize entrance of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Write reports such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. Assist with emergency evacuations of facilities. Conduct protective sweeps of assigned areas. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, laws, regulations and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules.; Skilled in communicating effectively to include giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. B The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). The ability to see near and far as well as hear in a crowded or noisy environment. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to safely operate a variety of motor vehicles under normal and high congestion traffic. Ability to use issued equipment including radios, computers, force options, and traffic control equipment. Ability to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Ability to stand for long periods of time in all types of weather. Ability to work varying hours both day and night.

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.

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 Requirements of the Position
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.

Department Contact:  Dan Novitski , 575-646-3424, novitski@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Various

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.