Job Description

Department Contact: Albert Borunda, (575) 551-8897, gborunda@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a Security Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and campus property. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and protects campus facilities, assets, and individuals while carrying a firearm as required.

Position Details

Position Title: Security Officer III

College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department: 920600-ALCC PHYSICAL PLANT

Location: Alamogordo Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: 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: May include evenings and/or weekends

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

Qualifications

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 Driver’s License if

legal resident of another state) and obtain NMSU driving permit upon hire.

Special Requirements of the Position:

Must be legally able and willing to handle firearms.

Must never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving domestic violence per New

Mexico State Statute 30-7-16.

Must submit to and pass an in depth and rigorous background investigation prior to start date.

Must complete Security Officer level I, II and III training within six months of hire/start date.

Must pass background check by NMSU Police Department, to include fingerprints, polygraph and

psychological exam.

Must be able to complete a standard agility test reflecting the typical movements and intensity of an

emergency response to a critical incident that could potentially occur on a college campus, as

determined by the New Mexico State University Police Department Training coordinator.

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: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.