Campus Security Officer

Overview

Position:
Campus Security Officer

Provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the University campus. Provides escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within assigned area. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required.

The description above is the primary scope of duties for this role.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Additional Requirements:
  
  Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

• Department:
  Police Department (291A)
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Staff Type:
  Regular - Full-Time
• Pay: $17.71 hourly
• Benefits Eligible:
  This is a benefits eligible position, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition remission and dependent education programs.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University requires all regular staff positions to pass a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history checks, health screenings, verification of education credentials, and prior employment checks. For more information, refer to UNM policy pages for background checks and regular staff definitions.