Campus Security Officer

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Campus Security Officer to patrol university buildings, arenas, and residence halls, ensuring safety and enforcing campus policy. This role involves foot, bike, or vehicle patrol, responding to alarms, and assisting with event security.

The CSO will engage with students and staff, prepare incident reports, provide escorts, and support other officers. Flexible schedule includes day, evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and PPCT training required.
• Pre-employment Physical, Drug Screen and related compliance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols university property by foot, bike or vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations including medical and fire alarms.
• Provide assistance to students, staff and visitors and escort as needed.
• Investigate suspicious activity and complete incident reports.
• Direct traffic during peak times and at locations as required.

Skills

Patrol

Reporting

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR

First Aid

AED

PPCT training

Job description

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Title Campus Security Officer

Job Grade

Job Grade PS12H

Division

Division Business and Finance

College/Dept

College/Dept Public Safety

Department

Department Law Enforcement

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00174

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Yes

Pay Information

$33,500 - $50,300

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Security/Patrol: Conducts patrol of the University academic buildings, sports arenas, fields, and residence halls, both internal and external, for safety, security and detection of statutory and University policy violations by ways of foot patrol, mobile patrol or bike patrol. Performs routine security checks of designated property requiring specialized security attention. Responds to fire alarm calls and related incidents as assigned. Responds to service related calls as assigned, such, but not limited to, keys in vehicle, building or room lock outs, parking complaints and escorts. Performs traffic control duties. Provides assistance to officers or other CSO’s as needed. Open and closes buildings for special events or irregular classes. Provides security at University sanctioned events.
Community Relations: Makes contacts with students and staff and attends meetings as needed to establish a positive working relationship with the University community. During campus patrols, CSOs will make contact with housing staff, maintenance, or on call personnel as necessary for dissemination of information resulting from incidents on campus property. CSOs must communicate with other department CSO’s and officers, residence hall resident assistants, resident directors and the overall University community and visitors. Reporting: Prepares concise and accurate reports of their involvement in incidents. Maintains a knowledge of department Standard Operating Procedures, statutes, and University Policies. Attends required in-service training to maintain proficiency in duties. Provides training to new CSO’s as needed and completes documentation necessary for certifications.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Patrol University Property\

Duties:

Patrols University property, including buildings, parking lots and resident halls, on foot, bicycle or vehicles and in all types of weather. Check buildings during and after hours or where security zones have been established for security and safety conditions.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 55

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Emergency Situations\

Duties:

Respond to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Provide Assistance\

Duties:

Assist people with flat tires, locked cars and stalled automobiles. Inform and serve students, faculty, staff and visitors. Conduct personal and money escorts on campus.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Suspicious Activity and Incident Reports\

Duties:

Respond to and investigate suspicious activity and compile Incident Reports and other forms as directed.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Direct Traffic

Duties:

Direct traffic during peak traffic times and locations.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Required License/Certification

Valid Nebraska driver’s license
Must be able to satisfactorily complete CPR , First Aid, AED and PPCT training.

Required Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes

Drug Screen

Drug Screen Yes

Supplemental Question

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