Capitol Security Officer

The work we do matters!

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 Questionnaire. Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check, before a final offer of employment is made. Applicants must be free of felony convictions, and cannot maintain continuous association or dealings with persons, groups or organizations that they know, or should know, are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present, ongoing involvement in felonious or criminal behavior. Selection process will include an interview.

Knowledge of:

- Agency and state security policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Agency and state security equipment and alarm systems

Ability to:

- Communicate in person, by telephone, radio, computer, email, and correspondence with state employees, government officials, visitors, and the public to exchange information
- Follow instructions
- Apply work guidelines without the immediate presence of the supervisor
- Remain calm during emergencies or adverse situations
- Handle difficult or irate individuals and maintain harmonious relationships
- Read and understand labels, signs, guidelines, and instructions
- Explain technical rules and standards to coworkers and others
- Examine the components or elements of equipment, instruments, data, or situations
- Pay attention to remember and record details of incidents, people, places, and things
- Summarize facts and/or figures into reports
- Select and recommend a course of action from alternatives
- Apply first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures
- Learn State and employing agency safety/security policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Learn electronic monitoring devices and their operations used by the employing agency
- Operate equipment and vehicles used to perform assigned duties
- Be able to respond to armed intruders and non-compliant individuals
- Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
- Run screening equipment at the entry points.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.