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New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, is seeking a part-time Safety Aide to assist the Police/Security department on campus. The role includes routine data entry, answering phones, greeting customers, and handling confidential information with no prior experience required.
The position requires a college student enrolled with at least six credits (or a high school diploma/GED) and prefers a valid NM Driver's License.
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.
A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Safety Aide
Department
Department Campus Police/Security
Department Summary
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
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
Hourly Rate 12.00
Preferred Work Schedule
Employment Term
Employment Term Summer - 2024, Break - 2024, Spring - 2024, Fall - 2023
Work Location/Campus Center
Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Number
Posting Number S1116P
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 08/14/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/09/2024
Job Posted Date
Job Posted Date 08/11/2023
Job Posting Close Date
Job Posting Close Date 08/21/2023
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
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Contact Person's Phone
Contact Person's Phone 505-454-3105
Contact Person's Email
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