What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Aide position at New Mexico Highlands University?
The Police/Security Department is a full-service police agency, open 24 hours daily. It is not simply a security force; rather, it is similar to a municipal police department for a small city.
The primary functions of the department is keeping the peace, law enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency response.
General Job Description
The primary functions of the department is keeping the peace, law enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency response.
Job description may include routine duties with no prior experience needed to be able to perform. May involve a modest degree of responsibility and judgment. Routine data entry; Answering phones; Making copies; Greeting customers; Taking messages; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.
Specific Duties
Will assist Police/Security officers in conducting security checks of all University Buildings and with athletic and after-hour events.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED. Experience: None
Preferred Qualifications
Valid NM Drivers License
Physical Demands
Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.
Hourly Rate 12.00 Preferred Work Schedule Employment Term Fall - 2025 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1268P
Desired Start Date
08/25/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
12/12/2025
Job Posted Date
08/21/2025
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu
Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9855
Posting Contact Information
Contact Person
Naomi Valdez
Contact Person's Job Title
Administrative Assistant
Contact Person's Phone
505-454-3105
Contact Person's Email
nbvaldez@nmhu.edu
