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Hiring Agency:
State Patrol - Agency 64
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$30.500
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030083 Capitol Security Officer (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-09-2026
Job Description:
Our Security Officers have the responsibility of protecting our beautiful State Capitol building and surrounding state buildings. You'll have the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of people in a calm, compassionate manner.
In this role, you will perform armed security work to protect state employees, visitors, facilities, and property. This work involves controlling access to secure facilities, operating security screening equipment, conducting patrols, responding to security incidents and emergencies, enforcing safety and security regulations, and coordinating with law enforcement when necessary. Under general supervision, controls and enforces building and facility regulations to ensure safety and security. Security officers protect property against theft, fire, vandalism, and illegal entry; they perform related work as assigned. Positions at this level will perform advanced security and inspection activities in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures.
Job Duties:
• Operate and monitor screening checkpoints by use of x-ray, metal detections, and other screening devices to verify credentials, inspect bags, and detect prohibited items such as weapons or explosives.
• Provide professional customer service to employees and visitors, enforcing rules and de-escalating tense situations.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals from the community.
• Conduct regular patrols of the interior of the building to detect suspicious activity.
• Responds promptly to Security incidents, alarms, disturbances, or emergencies, providing first response and coordinating with law enforcement or emergency services.
• Reports suspicious activities to local authorities.
• Reasonably detains persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
• Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
• Operates audio/visual monitoring devices, as needed.
• Occasional travel to other state buildings to provide requested security services.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications : Must either (1) possess current law-enforcement certification recognized by the State of Nebraska, or (2) be a qualified retired law-enforcement officer meeting the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 926C, including current firearms qualification. Must be able to meet minimum qualification requirement with agency issued firearms. Must meet physical demands, such as, ability to stand for extended periods (often entire shift), capable of responding quickly to potential threats, ability to perform repetitive screening tasks, ability to climb several flights of stairs
Legal Requirements : Background check resulting in no serious misdemeanors and no felony convictions. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Other : If selected for this position, you must meet the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services employment eligibility requirements by completing an EEV (I-9) Form. The agency does not sponsor H1-B Visa's. Valid driver's license and complete approved defensive driving class necessary for the use of state vehicles. Must be able to walk approximately five (5) miles during each shift, and have the ability to climb stairs. Must be able to work shifts, weekends and holidays. Regular and reliable attendance is expected. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to your applicant information. Failure to complete all areas of your employment application may result in your application being disqualified from our selection process. Applicants must successfully complete an extensive background screening prior to being employed which includes completion of a Personal History…