Campus Security Officer
Listed on 2026-04-30
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Unarmed Security, Private Security
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Requisition Number:
Department
Department Public Safety
Business Unit
Business Unit Business & Finance
Reg-Temp
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Work Schedule Day, evening, night & weekend hours. Schedule & days off can vary
Remote/Telecommuting
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The role of the Public Safety Security Officer is to promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors through uniformed presence on campus and in the hospital environment. Officers perform uniformed foot and vehicle security patrols, monitor using surveillance systems, secure buildings and property, respond to and make report of suspicious behavior, disturbances, and thefts.
Security officers maintain order as assigned or until law enforcement personnel are available. Provide security as necessary for special events.
This is a full time position in a 24/7 operation. Availability for work must be conducive to our responsibility for 24 hour coverage. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work days, evening, and overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, mandatory overtime, and pre-scheduled special events. Work hours are initially assigned to accommodate training and immediate scheduling needs. Schedule is then determined by periodic bid process.
Officers respond to emergencies within hospital and clinic areas. They fit test and train in the use of specialized protective gear used when responding to calls for service where there is a potential for communicable illnesses. This special protective gear requires contact with smooth skin, therefore officers must not wear beards.
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required
Education:
Required
Education:
High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (
NOTE:
Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Must successfully complete on the job training once hired, and crisis intervention training, ( CIT ), de-escalation training, and defensive tactics as scheduled
Required Experience
Required Experience No Experience
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
NA
Required License
Required License Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Valid Driver’s License
Required Computer Applications:
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Other Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Additional
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to drive.
Must be proficient in speaking and writing the English language.
Typing/keyboarding is required for report documentation.
Must successfully complete and pass a Background Check, Physical Exam, and Drug Test.
Must be fitted for and able to train in and function in N95 safety equipment when needed.
Must be CPR certified upon hire or successfully pass a department provided CPR class within 3 months of hire, resulting in certification.
Preferred Education:
Preferred Education:
None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
NA
Preferred Experience:
Previous security or experience directly working with the public.
Preferred License:
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
NA
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual capabilities are not required, but appreciated.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to work day, evening, night and weekend hours as required?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have previous security experience or experience directly working with the public?
- Yes
- No
- * If you do have previous security experience or experience directly working with the public, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
- * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
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