Security Officer Senior

Department Contact:McKenna Garcia, , mkgarci

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following two vacant positions.

Position Title: Security Officer Senior

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 941230-DACC FACILITIES SUPP

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable): May work at multiple campus locations

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status
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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:

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

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…