Campus Security Officer

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campus buildings and grounds, monitor alarm systems, and enforce safety regulations. The role involves responding to emergencies, driving patrols, and conducting risk assessments to protect students and staff.

The position requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to interpret policies. Background checks are conducted, and the campus operates with varying shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Conduct security patrols of University buildings and grounds.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry.
• Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations.
• Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely.
• Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes.
• Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations.
• Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner.
• Work schedule may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Patrol University buildings and grounds to ensure safety and security.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies, including coordinating with outside agencies when needed.
• Check doors/windows and report security gaps.
• Escort money between offices and protect valuables during transfers.
• Test emergency systems and document results.
• Prepare written incident reports and log suspicious activities.
• Maintain discretion and enforce campus policies as directed.

Skills

Security patrols

Access control

Emergency response

Report writing

Incident documentation

Job description

• The ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
• The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor variousalarm systems.
• Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the Englishlanguage and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgmentwhen handling a situation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies andprocedures.
• Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with avalid operator license.
• Render assistance to injured or ill persons.
• If necessary, transport to the University health center and/orto local hospital.
• Request rescue services as required. Respond to fire alarms,locate fire and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire,summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehiculartraffic.
• Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact withstudents and staff members who reside in the building to ensurethat all safety regulations are enforced.
• Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrollingduties.
• Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all studentsresiding off campus are afforded the same security and safety asthose who reside on campus.
• Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers.
• Act independently and make independent decisions involvingissues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ orclients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Conduct security patrols of all University buildings andgrounds.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, therebypreventing unauthorized entry.
• Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire andstructural hazards, lighting outages and security violations.
• Conduct money escorts from various University departments toand from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactionsbetween different agencies arrive safely.
• Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such asEmergency call boxes.
• Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, localand University regulations.
• Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Codeof Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspiciouscircumstances in a timely manner.
• Work schedule may vary and include evenings, weekends, andholidays based on departmental needs

Salary : $ 33,828.00

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans areencouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disabilitydocumentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get theirCertificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealthof Virginia is dedicated torecruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diversework force.

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