Temporary Security Officer

Department Contact: Keri Searls, , ksearls1

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Position Title: Temporary Security Officer

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location: Las Cruces

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

Temporary security officers 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; assisting with escorts; event control over watch; cash room security; and assisting police officers with traffic control at crash sites;

and crowd control.

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.

This posting relates to multiple security level positions and includes the following requirements:

Required Education (All Positions): High School diploma or GED

• Security Level One – No previous experience required for entry level
• Security Level Two – 100 hours required as a Security Level One
• Security Level Three – Armed position; requires firearms/defensive tactics training from the department with yearly qualifications

• 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

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.

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.