A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
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
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
A security officer plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and order.
Their responsibilities typically include:
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.
