Campus Safety Officer

TITLE:                                     Campus Safety Officer

REPORTS TO:                      Deputy Chief of Campus Safety & Chief of

                                                  Campus Safety

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols the campus on foot or patrol unit to check for the general security of the campus.
• Checks doors and windows of all buildings and secures said buildings.
• Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce college rules/regulations.
• Assists person on the campus that require directions.
• Responds to alarms and calls and takes action based on call type.
• Completes a daily staff report of activities to supervisor.
• Ability to conduct complex investigations and complete reports as a result of criminal and policy violations.
• May be assigned specific tasks or duties as deemed necessary.
• Maintains security of the dormitories; monitors student activity outside the dormitories and reports incidents to supervisor.
• Must be able to assist with training of other college employees in a variety of topics.
• Must be able to attend and satisfactorily complete training relating to Active Shooter and other advanced courses and convey the material learned in the courses to others on the campus.
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Must be willing to work shift work including holidays, weekends and special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma.
• College hours or degrees are preferred.
• Must have appropriate credentials, and keep the credentials current, to legally be able to carry a college issued firearm and be able to meet State of New Mexico Law Enforcement firearms qualification standards.
• The actual approval to carry the weapon on the campus would solely rest on the approval of the President of the college.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be well versed in State of New Mexico Criminal Code and have ability to properly classify criminal matters under the Federal Bureau of Investigation UCR guidelines.
• Must possess and continue to possess a News Mexico or Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action, identify potential hazards and take preventive action up to and including the use of deadly force.
• Must have the ability to use a variety of office equipment, including computer proficiency in word processing in order to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Applicant must satisfactorily pass a drug and alcohol test and the background check prior to employment.
• Must maintain knowledge of current Law Enforcement Standards on Use of Force guidelines.

Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

To apply:
Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu), a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.