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Night Shift Safety Assistant
part-timeAlbuquerque

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Location

Albuquerque

Type

part-time

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About this role

Requisition IDreq35662
Working TitleNight Shift Safety Assistant
Pay$13.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentRLSH Ancillary Svcs - Safety (215H0)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date2/1/2026
Position Summary

*WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD*

Under the directions of the Assistant 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’s mission by providing excellent customer service and campus support through 24/7 safety services.  

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide 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; provide an engaged security presence in and around the on-campus residence halls and related areas.  
  • Patrols residence halls and surrounding areas, secure buildings, identifies intruders or suspicious individuals, reports incidents requiring attention from Resident Education staff and/or University Police, checks emergency call box systems, utilizes duty phone to communicate with the SRC 24-hour front desk and University Police.  
  • Documents incidents and information in daily shift reports, including shift events, actions, pending tasks, messages, and so on.  
  • Answer phones and address day-to-day questions, concerns, or issues. 
  • Input resident work orders into the department facility service database, distribute, log, and track lock outs for residents when locked out of their living spaces. 
  • Communicates with department staff, including the Student Safety Supervisor, regarding safety operations.  
  • 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. 
  • Provide escorts and support to department staff, vendors, contractors, or other designated visitors. 
  • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.   

Qualifications/Mandatory requirements of this position include:

  • Must be able to work 15-28 hours on shifts scheduled between 8:00 PM-8:00 AM as this position is for night shifts ONLY. 
  • Attend all scheduled staff meetings and seminars; staff will be paid for attending required meetings. 
  • Be available to 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, Thanksgiving 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.  

This position is a night shift only, and the location is on UNM Main Campus and/or Lobo Rainforest. 

Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain Mule (utility vehicle) certification upon hire. 
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 to your application: • Resume • Course schedule for the SP26 semester. 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Safety,Security,Patrolling,Incident Reporting,Emergency Response,Communication,Documentation,Teamwork,Problem Solving,Time Management,Attention to Detail,Conflict Resolution,Escorting,Logistics,Facility Management

About University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: School of Medicine College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Population Health Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Night Shift Safety Assistant provides quality customer service and ensures safety and security in the on-campus residence halls. Responsibilities include patrolling, documenting incidents, responding to emergencies, and assisting residents and staff.

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