Campus Safety Officer Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking Campus Safety Officers to ensure a secure environment across its Virginia campus. This role involves proactive engagement, conducting patrols, responding to safety concerns, and providing assistance to the community. Ideal candidates are dependable and community-minded, ready to promote safety and service in a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct patrols during both day and night shifts.
• Skills in responding to safety concerns and suspicious activity.
• Customer service orientation towards students and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols of the campus.
• Respond to and investigate safety concerns.
• Provide assistance to students and visitors.
• Complete and maintain Daily Activity Reports.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Support operations during events, emergencies, and adverse weather.
• Issue parking citations and no-trespass notices per policy.
• Maintain Daily Activity Reports and upload to the database.
• Notify local law enforcement of incidents near campus.
• Complete and maintain Virginia Campus Security Officer certification (training provided).

Skills

Dependability

Proactive engagement

Community-mindedness

Professional customer service

Job description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Level Up Your Career: Join Shenandoah University’s Campus Safety Team!

Shenandoah University’s Department of Campus Safety is seeking dependable, proactive, community-minded individuals to join our team as Campus Safety Officers.

Our department plays a vital role in ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and visitors enjoy a secure, welcoming environment across Shenandoah’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia. Officers are the friendly, professional faces of campus safety - building trust, preventing incidents, and helping our community thrive.

This isn’t your typical security job. It’s an unarmed, non-sworn position focused on prevention, visibility, and engagement rather than enforcement. Officers serve as ambassadors of safety and service, embodying the university’s values of respect, integrity, and community care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot, vehicle, and bicycle patrols of the campus during both day and night shifts.

• Respond to and investigate safety concerns, suspicious activity, or policy violations.

• Secure and unlock university buildings, residence halls, and vehicles as directed.

• Monitor and review surveillance camera systems, documenting and reporting unusual activity.

• Provide professional customer service and assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

• Support campus operations during special events, emergencies, and adverse weather.

• Issue parking citations and no-trespass notices in accordance with university policy.

• Maintain accurate, detailed Daily Activity Reports and upload records into the electronic database.

• Notify local law enforcement of suspected or confirmed criminal incidents on or near campus.

• Complete and maintain Virginia Campus Security Officer certification (training provided)

About the Department of Campus Safety

The Department of Campus Safety operates 24/7 to serve the Shenandoah University community and its facilities. Our officers promote a culture of respect, service, and accountability through proactive engagement and a professional presence. We partner closely with the Winchester Police Department, Frederick County Emergency Services, and other local agencies to ensure a safe and thriving university environment.