Working Title: Campus Security Officer - Campus Security Officer
Job Class: Campus Security Officer
Agency: Minnesota State
Job ID : 96932
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Intermittent
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/11/2026
Closing Date : 09/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-AFSCME
Division/Unit : MnSCU Minneapolis TC / MnSCU Minneapolis TC Class
Appointment Type : Unlimited, Intermittent
Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift, 3:30pm - 11:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday with evening and weekend availability required. Schedule may vary depending on the business needs of the department
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.02 - $33.11 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Public Safety
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Campus Public Safety Officer is responsible for preserving a safe, secure, and welcoming environment throughout Minneapolis College by protecting people, property, and the educational mission of the College.
Campus Public Safety Officers patrol college facilities, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, provide exceptional customer service, foster positive relationships with the campus community, and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and local emergency responders to promote a culture of safety.
This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While most situations are resolved through communication, customer service, and de-escalation, officers must also be prepared to respond to rapidly evolving emergencies that may require physical intervention to protect others, maintain public safety, or lawfully detain individuals consistent with Minnesota law and department policy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Build positive relationships with students, employees, and visitors by providing information, directions, safe walks, and general assistance with professionalism and respect.
Promote community-oriented public safety through proactive engagement, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and de-escalation.
Conduct visible foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other college property to deter crime and identify safety concerns.
Perform building access procedures and monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, emergency communication systems, and access control systems.
Respond to medical emergencies, criminal incidents, suspicious activity, fire alarms, behavioral crises, hazardous conditions, and other calls for service.
Coordinate with police, fire, emergency medical services, and campus partners during emergencies, evacuations, sheltering operations, and critical incidents.
Conduct preliminary investigations, interview involved parties and witnesses, review available evidence, and accurately document findings.
Complete thorough and timely incident reports and other required documentation using department records management systems.
Provide work direction and mentorship to Student Safety Monitors and participate in training, emergency exercises, professional development, and departmental safety initiatives.
This posting will be used to fill for two positions.
Minimum Qualifications
At least two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer.
Ability to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to Interpret laws, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of loss-prevention techniques.
Providing effective customer service and working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualification
Higher education public safety, community-oriented policing, or emergency management.
Crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment, conflict resolution, or de-escalation.
Investigations, incident documentation, and professional report writing.
Security technology, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, emergency notification, computer-aided dispatch, or records management systems.
Physical Requirements
Move throughout multiple campus buildings, parking facilities, grounds, and surrounding college property for extended periods.
Maintain a stationary position for extended periods while monitoring assigned areas, security systems, or campus activities.
Frequently ascend and descend stairs and move promptly between campus locations when responding to calls for service.
Transport, position, and deploy emergency-response equipment and supplies.
Assist injured individuals and others requiring mobility or evacuation assistance during emergencies.
Perform assigned duties outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions throughout the year.
Maintain situational awareness and perceive, assess, and respond to safety hazards and rapidly changing conditions.
Safely perform the physical functions included in required defensive-tactics and officer-safety training, including physically intervening to protect individuals or property and controlling or restraining resistant individuals when legally authorized and consistent with department policy.
Other Requirements
Must be able to pass FBI/BCA background check free from convictions and/or misdemeanor violations.
Former and/or current employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
