Capitol Security Guard

United States·Lincolnmid

Security OfficerSecurity & Protective Services

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Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class. Preferred Qualifications: One year of security experience and Microsoft Office.

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Security OfficerSecurity & Protective Services

State Patrol - Agency 64

Lincoln, NE

$18.210

JR2026-00030475 Capitol Security Guard (Open)

As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting the Nebraska State Capitol and surrounding state facilities while providing a welcoming and professional presence for employees, visitors, and the public. This position offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of individuals while responding to a variety of situations that require sound judgment, compassion, and problem-solving skills.

Security Officers help ensure a safe environment by responding to medical emergencies, supporting public meetings and events, assisting employees and visitors, and addressing security concerns as they arise. During after-hours operations, Officers maintain building security through foot and vehicle patrols, monitor security systems and cameras, and remain alert to potential safety concerns. Officers also document daily activities through detailed reports and logs to support effective communication and continued safety efforts.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping protect one of Nebraska’s most recognizable landmarks while serving the people who work in and visit our state facilities.

Requirements

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Ability to:

Communicate in person, and by telephone, computer, email, and correspondence with state employees, government officials, visitors, and the public to exchange information
Follow instructions
Remain calm during emergency or adverse situations
Handle difficult or irate individuals and maintain harmonious relationships
Read and understand labels, signs, guidelines, and instructions
Pay attention to remember and record details of incidents, people, places, and things
Learn State and employing agency safety/security policies, procedures, and guidelines
Operate equipment and vehicles used to perform assigned duties.
Must have the ability to write accurate and detailed (computer generated) incident reports.
The ideal candidate must be able to follow instructions, work from guidelines without close supervision and remain in control in adverse situations.
This individual must also demonstrate good judgment, possess sound decision-making skills, and have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Candidate must be a self-starter and have good interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people.

What We Offer

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.