Mississippi State University
Location
Starkville, Mississippi
The officer performs foot and vehicle patrols across campus areas to monitor behavior, buildings, and property, while also physically securing buildings as scheduled and communicating safety information to the University Police Department. Essential duties include providing safety escorts, responding to alarm activations, maintaining radio communications, and writing incident reports.
Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, coupled with two years of previous work experience focused on security acumen. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various conditions.
This position is a non-sworn, uniformed officer. The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Salary Grade: 10
Please see Staff Compensation Structure [https://www.hrm.msstate.edu/pdf/Staff%20Compensation%20Structure%2010072019.pdf] or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule [https://www.hrm.msstate.edu/compensation/scp/schedule/Skilled_Crafts_and_Serv_Maint_Annualized_Salary.php] for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Mississippi State University Police Department is charged with providing for the safety of all the students, faculty, staff, and guests who attend class, work, live, and visit our campus, and with the security of university buildings and property. Mississippi State University police officers are always working and available to assist you. The department provides a comprehensive array of law enforcement services through a dedicated staff of more than 35 sworn, state commissioned police officers and 16 full-time support personnel. All MSU Police officers are certified by the Mississippi Peace Officers Minimum Standards Commission and have the same authorities and must meet the same expectations as law enforcement officers in any community.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of previous work experience.
Security related acumen.
1. Education beyond the minimum. 2. Previous work experience. 3. Certification in CPR/ First Aid. 4. Good physical condition.
1. Ability to work within a team and foster professionalism in job assignments. 2. Ability to work in stressful situations and deescalate potential violent activity. 3. Demonstrate vigilance for safety and deterrence of criminal activity.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu [employment@hrm.msstate.edu].
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Market context
Campus Security Officer roles in Mississippi often appeal to candidates with prior security experience and the flexibility to cover rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. These positions can be competitive because employers look for dependable judgment, physical readiness for outdoor duties, and a clear fit with campus safety expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight security experience, shift flexibility, and comfort working in varied conditions.