PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 130 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch is seeking a full-time Campus Security Officer. The Campus Security Officer will be part of the UNM Gallup Branch Internal Police Department. The campus security officer will enforce local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within as assigned area of the University campus. Provides escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within assigned area. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required. This position may require on-call, overtime, evenings, weekends, and standby as needed.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Valid New Mexico Level I or Level II Security Guard Certification
• Knowledge of and enforce public security codes, policies, and regulations
• Successfully conduct security patrols, building security and lock procedures without direct supervision
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and customer service orientation
• Communicate effectively, both orally and writing
• Complete routine paperwork and follow specific instructions and procedures
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.