University Of New Mexico Albuquerque , NM 87102
Posted 3 weeks ago
Requisition IDreq30822 Working TitleSafety Assistant Pay$12.00 Hourly CampusMain
Albuquerque, NM DepartmentRLSH Ancillary Svcs
Safety (215H0) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date9/17/2024 Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Residence Life and Student Housing, and the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator and a Student Safety Supervisor, this position plays an integral role in the quality of the on-campus experience within the University residence halls.
UNM Residence Life and Student Housing endeavors to foster inclusive, community-based living environments consciously designed for our residents' personal growth and academic success in well-maintained facilities. This position contributes to the department mission by providing excellent customer service and campus support through 24/7 security services.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides quality customer service to on-campus residents and Residence Life and Student Housing staff by performing duties and responsibilities that foster safety and security in the on-campus residence halls; provides an engaged security presence in and around the on-campus residence halls and related areas
Patrols residence halls and surrounding areas, secures buildings, identifies intruders or suspicious individuals, reports incidents requiring attention from Resident Education staff and/or University Police, checks emergency call box systems, utilizes radio to communicate with the SRC 24-hour Front Desk and University Police, and provides service and presence at a designated parking lot booth
Documents incidents and information in daily shift reports, including shift events, actions, pending tasks, messages, and so on
Communicates with department staff, including Student Security Supervisor, regarding security operations; reads and follows up on previous shift reports at the beginning of each shift and follows directives, as appropriate
Responds to resident emergencies by quickly contacting appropriate emergency services and designated on-call department staff and by coordinating police response and access, per established procedures and processes
Provides escorts and support to department staff, vendors, contractors, or other designated visitors
Directs slow-moving traffic during the residence hall move-in process
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Mandatory requirements of this position include:
Work at least one partial graveyard shift per week
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and seminars; staff will be paid for attending required meetings
Begin work prior to the start of the semester and continue work after the end of the semester
Be available to work half of each University holiday period, such as Winter Break, Fall Break, Spring Break, and so on
Be available to work approximately every other weekend
May not work over 28 hours per week when classes are in session or over 28 hours per week when classes are not in session
Be available to work on an emergency basis, if needed
Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each academic semester, excluding summer
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Be eligible for student employment
Working Conditions & Physical Effort Required:
Moderate physical activity required. Requires handling an average weight of 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than two (2) hours per day.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards of physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in and/or ability to perform the following functions:
Able to provide quality customer service
Work well in a team setting
Experience working within a team atmosphere
Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude
Ability to understand and follow specific and detailed instructions and procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information with discretion
Experience living in the on-campus residence halls
Availability to work up to 28 hours per week; willing to work on a rotating basis shift that occur during the daytime, evenings, or nights including partial overnight shifts
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach the following documents: 1. Resume 2. Course Schedule Please note that a pre-employment background check is required.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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