Temporary Security Officer - Event & Campus Safety

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,559 - 25,008; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Temporary Security Officer for the President's Office Police Department. The role supports event security, bag searches, traffic control, and crowd management on a temporary basis. The position offers varied shifts and a nominal hourly rate.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED. Advancement to Security Officer II/III requires additional hours and training, plus background checks and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Security Officer I requires no prior experience.
• Security Officer II requires 100 hours as Officer I.
• Security Officer III requires firearms and defensive tactics training with yearly qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and conducting bag searches at entrances for events.
• Monitor alcohol consumption at events.
• Assist police with ingress/egress of cars in parking lots.
• Assist with escorts and event control over watch.
• Secure cash rooms and assist with traffic control at crash sites.
• Control crowds during events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Security Officer I – No previous experience required

Security Officer II – 100 hours as Officer I

Security Officer III – firearms & defensive tactics training + yearly quals

Job description

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Temporary Security Officer for the President's Office Police Department. The role supports event security, bag searches, traffic control, and crowd management on a temporary basis. The position offers varied shifts and a nominal hourly rate.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED. Advancement to Security Officer II/III requires additional hours and training, plus background checks and licensing requirements.