What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer Associate position at New Mexico State University?
- 503877
- Alamogordo Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Aug 6 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Albert Borunda, (575) 551-8897, gborunda@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: If you're committed, observant, and ready to take on meaningful responsibility, this position could be the perfect fit. As a Security Officer, you'll help protect the campus community by monitoring facilities, responding to incidents, enforcing university policies, and supporting the success of campus events.
Join NMSU-Alamogordo and make a difference every day by helping create a safe place to learn, work, and grow.
Position Details
Position Title: Security Officer I
College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC
Department: 920600-ALCC PHYSICAL PLANT
Location: Alamogordo Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: evenings and/or weekends
- Patrolling and Monitoring: Regularly inspecting premises to deter criminal activity and ensure a secure environment.
- Access Control: Managing the entrance and exit of employees, visitors, and vehicles according to security protocols.
- Surveillance: Monitoring to detect any suspicious activities.
- Communication: Using radios or other devices lo coordinate security efforts.
- Compliance and Reporting: Documenting daily activities and security Incidents for management review.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
A security officer needs to stay composed and fearless in different situations, including working in lowlight conditions, encountering insects, or dealing with animals. Confidence and awareness are key to ensuring safety while remaining undisturbed by external factors.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Salary : $17