Temporary Security Officer

New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM
Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Temporary security officers are assigned to work NMSU special events such as sports, concerts and campus activities that require security presence.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • For all security positions, applicants must pass a criminal history, background, and fingerprint check.
  • A valid New Mexico driver’s license will be required.

Nice To Haves

  • Security Officer I - No previous experience required.
  • Security Officer II - 100 hours required as a Security Officer I.
  • Security Officer III - Requires firearms and defensive tactics training from the department with yearly qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting up and conducting bag searches at entrances
  • Alcohol monitoring at events
  • Assisting police officers with ingress/egress of cars in the parking lots
  • Assist with escorts
  • Event control over watch
  • Cash room security
  • Assist police officer with traffic control at crash sites
  • Crowd control
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