Security Officer

Requisition ID: 2026-13230

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Varies

Hours Per Week: 40

Travel: None

Category: Facilities/Security/Food Service

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Overview

Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities

1. ID Compliance
   1. Property movement compliance
   2. Regulating and directing traffic, as necessary
   3. Parking Compliance
   4. Escorts, as requested
   
   
2. Observing and reporting any/all unusual activity
   1. Notifying, assisting, and directing emergency personnel as necessary
   2. Security access of authorized personnel into the University
   3. Patrolling, inspecting and/or securing access to the premises
   4. Operating telephone, radio, and motor vehicle equipment
   
   
3. Preparing all required written reports
   1. Responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur
   2. Report all building utility/service issues, as observed, to the Facilities Dept.
   3. Monitor alarm/panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility
   
   
4. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.

Experience:

• Prior Law Enforcement, Military, or Security Experience
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Customer Service Skills
• Ability to handle emergencies
• Radio Communications
• Basic computer skills
• Good verbal and written communications
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
• Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles
• Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Zachary Shapiro, 690 Walnut Ave, Suite 210, Vallejo, California, 94592, zshapiro@touro.edu (707-638-5459) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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