Campus Security Officer

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Position Summary

Security/Patrol: Conducts patrol of the University academic buildings, sports arenas, fields, and residence halls, both internal and external, for safety, security and detection of statutory and University policy violations by ways of foot patrol, mobile patrol or bike patrol. Performs routine security checks of designated property requiring specialized security attention. Responds to fire alarm calls and related incidents as assigned. Responds to service related calls as assigned, such as, but not limited to, keys in vehicle, building or room lock outs, parking complaints and escorts. Performs traffic control duties. Provides assistance to officers or other CSO’s as needed. Open and closes buildings for special events or irregular classes. Provides security at University sanctioned events.

Community Relations: Makes contacts with students and staff and attends meetings as needed to establish a positive working relationship with the University community. During campus patrols, CSOs will make contact with housing staff, maintenance, or on call personnel as necessary for dissemination of information resulting from incidents on campus property. CSOs must communicate with other department CSO’s and officers, residence hall resident assistants, resident directors and the overall University community and visitors.

Reporting: Prepares concise and accurate reports of their involvement in incidents. Maintains a knowledge of department Standard Operating Procedures, statutes, and University Policies. Attends required in-service training to maintain proficiency in duties. Provides training to new CSO’s as needed and completes documentation necessary for certifications.

Job Duties

• Patrol University Property (55%): Patrols University property, including buildings, parking lots and resident halls, on foot, bicycle or vehicles and in all types of weather. Check buildings during and after hours or where security zones have been established for security and safety conditions.
• Emergency Situations (15%): Respond to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service.
• Provide Assistance (15%): Assist people with flat tires, locked cars and stalled automobiles. Inform and serve students, faculty, staff and visitors. Conduct personal and money escorts on campus.
• Suspicious Activity and Incident Reports (10%): Respond to and investigate suspicious activity and compile Incident Reports and other forms as directed.
• Direct Traffic (5%): Direct traffic during peak traffic times and locations.