Security Officer

Position Summary

Provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patrols the campus to detect and deter crimes and violations.

Monitor security / surveillance cameras; escorts students and visitors to and from campus areas; provides assistance to motorists

Directs traffic; issues parking citations.

Monitors parking lots; locks and unlocks facilities; logs property into lost and found; maintains shift daily activity report.

Responds to all campus emergencies.

Investigates accidents, incidents, suspicious persons, and allegations of violations of college policies.

Prepares incident reports in a timely manner.

Provides appropriate intervention to de-escalate confrontational situations.

Notifies the proper authorities or administrative staff concerning criminal and campus policy violations.

Monitors all fire applications; conducts emergency evacuations and fire drills; reports unsafe conditions and practices to proper persons.

Monitors bio-mass and computer server rooms to ensure proper operation.

Conducts monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency notification towers, elevator phones, automated external defibrillators, and exterior and interior lighting.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching.

The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed indoors and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts.

The work requires the use or protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

May be assigned day, swing, and / or graveyard shift.

Work schedule may include weekends, holidays and during campus closures.

Preforms other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of common security enforcement procedures
• Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
• Knowledge of operation of and legal requirements related to security enforcement equipment
• Knowledge of campus buildings, streets, and landmarks
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in decision making and problem solving
• Skill in the completion of a variety of reports
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Ability to recognize suspicious or criminal activities
• Ability to safely operate an assigned vehicle
• Ability to provide First Aid, AED and CPR as required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize emergency situations.

Location Requirements

Not available for remote work

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED.

One (1) year experience in security, law enforcement or related field.

Must have CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or complete this training within 60 days of employment.

Must possess a valid NM driver’s license.

Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Best Consideration Date : 5 / 2 / 2024

Condition of Employment :

Successful completion of satisfactory background check

Required Application Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter

Additional Comments to Applicants :

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.

Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example : 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.

Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting.

ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Number of pages of application material will not negatively / positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement :

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.

Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued.

At the heart of SFCC’s mission Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be.

A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated.

Come join our community!

EEO Statement :

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.