Security Officer - University Police Department - Northern Command

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Campus Security Officer (CSO) for the University Police Department – Northern Command. The Campus Security Officer patrols and protects campus buildings and grounds. Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Desert Research Institute, and Western Nevada College. The CSO consistently follows directives and guidance from supervisors, and procedures and guidelines for security or safety violations. The CSO enforces rules, regulations, and laws within the scope of their job duties, and consistently looks for violations of safety and security protocols, making corrections or notations of issues. Security Officers provide security for State buildings and grounds; provide protective services to buildings and occupants; enforce applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies; and apprehend offenders. They maintain the security of assigned buildings or facilities and surrounding property by conducting visual surveillance through direct observation, monitoring State property, displays, and individuals entering and leaving buildings, and taking appropriate action according to department policy. Patrols buildings and grounds checking windows, locks, doors, and security systems for damage or possible breach of security, following established procedures and guidelines when security or safety violations occur. CSOs also assist with low-level criminal investigations by working directly with victims, witnesses, and involved individuals. Duties include conducting interviews, gathering and documenting evidence, reviewing available information, and preparing detailed reports to assist officers and support follow-up investigations. The position requires strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to apply logic and reasoning when evaluating incidents and working through past-tense crimes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Two (2) years of experience in public contact work which included applying and implementing rules, regulations or established policies OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Must become certified in CPR, first aid, AED, TASER, handcuffing, baton, and defensive tactics within the first 90 days of employment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Requires extended periods of walking or standing and exposure to inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and protects campus buildings and grounds.
• Follows directives and guidance from supervisors.
• Follows procedures and guidelines for security or safety violations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and laws within the scope of their job duties.
• Looks for violations of safety and security protocols and makes corrections or notations of issues.
• Provides security for State buildings and grounds.
• Provides protective services to buildings and occupants.
• Apprehends offenders.
• Maintains security of assigned buildings or facilities and surrounding property by conducting visual surveillance through direct observation.
• Monitors State property, displays and individuals entering and leaving buildings and takes appropriate action according to department policy.
• Patrols buildings and grounds checking windows, locks, doors and security systems for damage or possible breach of security.
• Follows established procedures and guidelines when security or safety violations occur.
• Assists with low-level criminal investigations by working directly with victims, witnesses, and involved individuals.
• Conducts interviews, gathers and documents evidence, reviews available information, and prepares detailed reports to assist officers and support follow-up investigations.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Enrollment in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
• Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Access to Mountain EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED