Campus Security Officer; SA

Posted: 07-Feb-26

Location: Mankato, Minnesota

Categories: Career Education/Services Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: -3-13876

Salary Range: $23.61 - $32.54 / hourly; $49,297 - $67,943 / annually

Supervise a shift that typically consists of Student Patrol Officers, Student Communications Officers, an EMT, and a Parking Traffic Services Supervisor or Officer to ensure protection of persons and property; enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations; and responses to criminal, medical, mechanical, weather related and other emergencies at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Maintain a high level of public relations and effective communications with members of the University Community.

This position provides primary direction and decision making during incidents on campus until relieved by a higher authority. This position is weather essential as determined by management of MSU during inclement weather and other emergency periods as declared by the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) and/or the President of the University consistent with MnSCU Board Policy 4.4 Weather/Emergency Closings Part 2.,

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• At least two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer.
• Associate's degree in Law Enforcement, Paralegal or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in above areas may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Shall pass background check free from convictions of felony and/or misdemeanors or other trust violation information.
• Possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or obtain one prior to appointment.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Experience in or knowledge of University policies, local, state and federal laws.
• City of Mankato Ordinances.
• Minnesota State University, Mankato regulations and policies.
• MnSCU policies and regulations.
• Constitutional law.
• Experience in or knowledge of standard police practices.
• Investigation techniques and procedures.
• Rules of evidence.
• Citizen’s arrest laws.
• Traffic control.
• National Incident Management and Incident Command Systems.
• Experience in or knowledge of security at a University.
• Clery Act.
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
• Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
• Loss Prevention.
• Physical Security.
• Experience in or knowledge of emergency medical techniques.
• First Responder level or greater.
• Strong Communications Skills.
• Speak and understand English, read and write English; good communication and human relations skills are essential for interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects; defusing conflicts and violent situations.
• Good written communication is essential for writing reports, recommending modifications to emergency procedures and policies.

• Associate’s degree or higher in any field of study.
• Suitable intelligence and emotional stability.
• Good general intelligence and emotional stability; good judgment with ability to firmly, tactfully, and courteously handle situations with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Good powers of observation and memory.
• Ability to motivate and accomplish work through student employees.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to recognize and to temporarily control mechanical emergencies.
• Ability to make decisions and perform all job functions while in possibly life threatening and/or stressful situations; function within very traumatic situations; make decisions and function while working with incidents involving trauma to the human body and possibly death; communicate and function while directing stressful multiple tasks; assume command and control of multiple organizations in emergency situations; communicate and maintain control when confronted with very demanding and difficult individuals or groups of individuals;
  
  ability to overcome fear of harm or death.
• Provide the Minnesota State University, Mankato community with courteous and helpful service,…