Security Officer III

New Mexico State University • Alamogordo, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a Security Officer III to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and campus property. Under general supervision, the officer monitors and protects campus facilities, assets, and individuals, carrying a firearm as required. The position is full-time at Alamogordo Community College, in the ALCC Physical Plant department, and is a non-exempt bargaining unit position represented by AFSCME. The target hourly rate is $17.85.

The role may involve working evenings and/or weekends. Depending on assignment, officers may provide security at university events and locations throughout New Mexico, conduct access control and surveillance, screen people at entrances, monitor alcohol at events, provide traffic escorts or traffic control, and support crowd control and police officers.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to purchase and carry a handgun.
• Complete at least 80 hours of initial training and obtain certification through the NMSU Police Department within six months of hire.
• Complete Security Officer levels I, II, and III training within six months of hire or start date.
• Hold a current New Mexico driver's license, or a valid driver's license and eligibility to obtain a New Mexico driver's license as a legal resident of another state; obtain an NMSU driving permit upon hire.
• Be legally able and willing to handle firearms.
• Have no felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under New Mexico State Statute 30-7-16.
• Submit to and pass an in-depth background investigation before the start date, including an NMSU Police Department background check, fingerprints, polygraph, and psychological examination.
• Pass a standard agility test reflecting the movements and intensity of a potential campus emergency response, as determined by the NMSU Police Department Training Coordinator.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Former police or security service in good standing.
• Familiarity with firearms.
• Physical fitness and ability to pass a basic police service agility test.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from the floor to above the head.

Responsibilities

• Provide a uniformed, high-visibility presence to protect property and deter illegal activity.
• Communicate with law enforcement officials and the public about safety and security concerns.
• Warn people about rule infractions or violations and, when necessary and permitted by policy, detain or remove violators using force.
• Monitor and authorize the entrance of employees, visitors, and other people to prevent theft and maintain premises security.
• Complete incident reports concerning property or equipment damage, theft, unauthorized people, or unusual occurrences.
• Monitor security detection devices or surveillance equipment to screen individuals and prevent prohibited articles from entering restricted areas.
• Assist with emergency facility evacuations and conduct protective sweeps of assigned areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• As needed, provide security for special events and assigned university locations; conduct security monitoring, access control, surveillance, entrance screening, and alcohol monitoring; assist with traffic escorts, event watch, traffic control, and crowd management.

What This Job Offers

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