Security Officer - University Police Department - Northern Command

University of Nevada, Reno

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.

CSOs also assist with low-level criminal investigations by working directly with victims, witnesses, and involved individuals. Duties include conducting interviews, gathering and documenting evidence, reviewing available information, and preparing detailed reports to assist officers and support follow-up investigations. The position requires strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to apply logic and reasoning when evaluating incidents and working through past-tense crimes.

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

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, 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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary Schedule, CBA/PP01A or PP02A

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

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

Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

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. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

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. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

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.

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in