Public Safety Aides / Parking Enforcement Officers
NMSU Police Department
$16.61/HR starting
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED. Must pass a criminal history, background, and fingerprint check. A valid New Mexico driver’s license will be required. May also be required to complete psychological and drug screen exams. Must be at least 18 years old.
SUMMARY: Provide high level of safety and security services while under the authority of the NMSU Police Department. Responsible for monitoring for and identification of illegal and/or dangerous situations. Provide crowd management, access and traffic control, alcohol server support, emergency response, complete investigations and reports for traffic crashes and minor incidents, report any suspicious or criminal behavior, and may enforce University parking regulations. Work under general supervision of an NMSU Police Supervisor. Provide guidance and leadership to Security Officers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Responsible for proactive foot and bicycle patrol and visible uniform presence in assigned areas. Assists staff in walk-throughs of areas of concern when requested, take reports in assigned areas as required and will request a police officer by radio as needed. PSAs should only leave their assigned areas to assist with major incidents. Works under direct and indirect supervision; may work shifts; may work special events; files reports on incidents; conducts preliminary investigations; directs and routes traffic; gives information to visitors: uses equipment related to law enforcement function; may perform pre-entry screening of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises; assists in processing crime scenes and evidence; responds to non-violent emergencies; assists with prisoner handling, transport, and security; provides emergency assistance as necessary; responds to fire alarms; assists with crowd control. Testifies at appeal hearings. Issues parking citations, installs vehicle boots for parking violations.
CONTACT: For questions regarding the hiring process, contact Sergeant Erik Tristano at 575-646-5372.
NOTICE: Offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States of America. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer. Information contained in written applications for this position will be used in reports to governmental agencies unless the applicant prohibits this in writing.
