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Campus Security Officer

The University of Nevada is recruiting for a Campus Security Officer (CSO) for University Police Department Northern Command. The Campus Security Officer patrols and protects campus buildings and grounds. Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Desert Research Institute, and Western Nevada College.

The CSO consistently follows directives and guidance from supervisors. The CSO follows procedures and guidelines for security or safety violations. The CSO enforces rules, regulations, and laws within the scope of their job duties. CSO consistently looks for violations of safety and security protocols and makes corrections or notations of issues.

Security Officers provide security for State buildings and grounds; provide protective services to buildings and occupants; enforce applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies; and apprehend offenders. Maintain security of assigned buildings or facilities and surrounding property by conducting visual surveillance through direct observation; monitor State property, displays and individuals entering and leaving buildings and take appropriate action according to department policy. Patrol buildings and grounds checking windows, locks, doors and security systems for damage or possible breach of security; follow established procedures and guidelines when security or safety violations occur.

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of experience in public contact work which included applying and implementing rules, regulations or established policies OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

This position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

This position requires having a valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

This position requires that the employee become certified in CPR, first aid, AED, TASER, handcuffing, baton, and defensive tactics within the first 90 days of employment and as a condition of continuing employment.

This position requires extended periods of walking or standing and exposure to inclement weather.

The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday, working day or evening shifts, and is subject to change based on organizational needs.

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In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

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Health insurance options including dental and vision

Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

University Police Department-Northern Command is committed to our community's safety through community involvement, service, protection, and trust. In addition to serving the University of Nevada, Reno campuses, Police Services also serves the TMCC, WNC and GBC campuses.

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Attach the following attachment(s) to your application:

• Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
• Veteran Interview Consideration (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc.)

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.