Campus Safety & Security Officer — Evening/Night Shifts

University of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Personal days

Paid sick time

Family leave

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending account

Tuition remission

Life and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

The University of Lynchburg, a private university in Central Virginia, is seeking a full-time Campus Security Officer to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus buildings and properties. You will enforce university, state, and local laws and provide a safe campus environment.

Reports to the Campus Security Supervisor and Director. Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, emergency response, and coordination with Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia CSO certification within 180 days of employment.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all calls for service in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct investigations as required and document findings per policies.
• Provide security and protective services through routine patrols of campus facilities.
• Respond to emergencies, assess conditions and maintain safety.
• Complete incident reports and related documentation promptly.
• Maintain radio communications with dispatcher and staff.
• Provide crowd management and traffic control during events.
• Verify entry access and authorize individuals as needed.
• Identify hazards and submit work orders for corrective action.
• Patrol parking areas and enforce parking regulations.
• Monitor fire lanes and enforce policy as needed.
• Provide safety escorts to campus community.
• Maintain knowledge of campus facilities and operations to respond to calls.
• Assist with training of new officers as directed.
• Secure buildings during shifts through inspections of doors and systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Entry Level experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia CSO certification within 180 days

Virginia driver's license

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

The University of Lynchburg, a private university in Central Virginia, is seeking a full-time Campus Security Officer to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus buildings and properties. You will enforce university, state, and local laws and provide a safe campus environment.

Reports to the Campus Security Supervisor and Director. Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, emergency response, and coordination with Facilities Management.