Campus Safety & Security Officer

Virginia Community Colleges; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time Security Officer position will maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on PVCC grounds.

The shift is typically Monday through Friday 7am to 3 pm, in person, and the role is designated as Sensitive Position.

Qualifications

• Good judgement, discretion, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office or equivalent). High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of post‑high school experience. Have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history and driving history.
• Have and or be able to obtain and maintain CPR / AED / First Aid, Naloxone (Narcan), and Campus Security Officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock College buildings, doors, and classrooms.
• Provide visitors and College community members with information and directions to campus buildings, classrooms, and off-campus areas.
• Notify campus police of suspicious persons, activities or safety hazards found during tour of duty.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of activity.
• Operate security & state vehicles.
• Respond to complaints and make preliminary investigations.
• Answer alarms and disturbances, contact police, fire, & rescue in case of an emergency, and follow established College emergency procedures.
• Patrol among visitors and College community members to preserve order and protect property.
• Answer phones, emails, and other forms of communication in a professional manner.
• Patrol parking lots and issue warnings to persons with rule infractions and utilize the ticketing system for parking violations.
• Provide escort, via provided campus vehicles, to individuals to a specified location or to provide personal protection.
• Provide limited assistance when individuals are experiencing motor vehicle issues.
• Monitor and check fire & safety devices. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good judgement

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

CPR / AED / First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High school graduate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time Security Officer position will maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on PVCC grounds.

The shift is typically Monday through Friday 7am to 3 pm, in person, and the role is designated as Sensitive Position.