Campus Security Officer
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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. Campus Security Officer Please see Special Instructions for more details. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes Requisiton Details To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options. GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO Statement: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement. Job Title Campus Security Officer Job Grade PS12H Division Business and Finance College/Dept Public Safety Department Law Enforcement Requisition Number 2026-00174 FTE (full-time equivalency) 100 Work Schedule Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Yes Pay Information $33,500 - $50,300 Pay Schedule Hourly FLSA Designation Non-Exempt 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 Responsibility Area: Patrol University Property Duties: 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. Percentage Of Time 55 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Emergency Situations Duties: Respond to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service. Percentage Of Time 15 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Provide Assistance Duties: 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. Percentage Of Time 15 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Suspicious Activity and Incident Reports Duties: Respond to and investigate suspicious activity and compile Incident Reports and other forms as directed. Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Direct Traffic Duties: Direct traffic during peak traffic times and locations. Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education High School diploma or equivalent Required Experience The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Required License/Certification Valid Nebraska driver’s license Must be able to satisfactorily complete CPR, First Aid, AED and PPCT training. Required Additional Qualifications: Preferred Education Preferred Experience Preferred License/Certification Preferred Additional Qualifications: Compliance Requirements Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes Drug Screen Yes Supplemental Question Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter
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Campus Security Officer
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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About this role
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.
Campus Security Officer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes
Requisiton Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Campus Security Officer
Job Grade
PS12H
Division
Business and Finance
College/Dept
Public Safety
Department
Law Enforcement
Requisition Number
2026-00174
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Yes
Pay Information
$33,500 - $50,300
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt
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
Responsibility Area:
Patrol University Property
Duties:
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.
Percentage Of Time
55
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Emergency Situations
Duties:
Respond to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Provide Assistance
Duties:
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.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Suspicious Activity and Incident Reports
Duties:
Respond to and investigate suspicious activity and compile Incident Reports and other forms as directed.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Direct Traffic
Duties:
Direct traffic during peak traffic times and locations.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Required License/Certification
Valid Nebraska driver’s license
Must be able to satisfactorily complete CPR, First Aid, AED and PPCT training.
Required Additional Qualifications:
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes
Drug Screen
Yes
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents
Resume Cover Letter
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