Campus Security Officer

Virginia Community Colleges; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a Campus Security Officer to support safety and security across Germanna locations, including Locust Grove Campus. The role provides professional, courteous security, proactive patrols, and enforcement of college policies to protect students, faculty and staff.

The incumbent will work 24/7 shift coverage with essential personnel status, needing DCJS Campus Security Officer certification and valid Virginia driver’s license; prior security/public safety

Qualifications

• KSA: knowledge of statute enforcement, safety concepts, procedures and techniques.
• KSA: customer service practices and principles.
• KSA: use of security vehicles, alarms, and related equipment.
• KSA: follow oral and written instructions and maintain reports.
• KSA: communicate with diverse populations and write factual reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds to enforce safety regulations.
• Maintain logs and reports; support continuous campus security operations.
• Respond to incidents while upholding department and college policies.
• Be available for two of three shifts at any location during the month.

Skills

statute enforcement & safety concepts

customer service practices

security equipment operation

oral and written instructions

effective communication

policy enforcement

public safety operations

First Aid/CPR/AED

Virginia driver’s license

Education

DCJS Certification as Campus Security Officer

Tools

Security vehicles

Alarm systems

Records management systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Campus Security Officer

Role Title

Role Title Security Officer II

Role Code

Role Code 69112-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 02

Position Number

Position Number 297W0054

Agency

Agency Germanna Community College

Division

Division Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Orange - 137

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $20.06 - $24.39 per hour, state benefits do not apply

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Schedule will vary to support continuous operations, with coverage required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Germanna Community College is currently seeking a Campus Security Officer.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Purpose of Position: To assist in supporting the department’s police / security program at all Germanna Community College locations, but specifically to the Locust Grove Campus location. To provide safety and security to students, faculty and staff in a professional, courteous manner through proactive foot and vehicle patrols, positive community engagement, and use of modern crime prevention techniques. To maintain order and uphold the image and respect of the department and the college through enforcement of college policies and procedures. Position is required to work shift work (24 hour scheduling/ Essential Personnel) and may be assigned to any of the college locations. Incumbent must be able to maintain quality customer service and practice effective interpersonal communication skills while utilizing conflict resolution methods.

Duties: Duties will include meeting the Organizational Objectives, Purpose of the Position, Licensure, Education, Experience and Certification as stated above, as well as patrolling campus buildings and grounds; enforcing campus safety and security regulations; inspecting designated areas on a routine basis; maintain reports and logs and other duties as required. Individuals must be available daily for any two of three shifts at any location during the month.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Considerable working knowledge of statute enforcement; safety and security concepts, principles, procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles
• Demonstrated skills in the use of security vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other types of security equipment
• Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, meet physical demands of the position, to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse population, to gather information and write factual reports, and to explain and ensure compliance with policies, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a campus security officer as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services ( DCJS )
• Previous experience or training in public safety operations
• First Aid, CPR and AED training certification
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with clean driving history.
• Knowledge of police/security “best practices” and OSHA standards

Additional Considerations

• DCJS Certification as a Campus Security Officer, or knowledge/experience in the security field
• Law Enforcement/Security experience in a public service community or policing oriented organization
• Have basic skills in the operation of personal computers, records management systems, and understanding of NIMS / ICS

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses can be required.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3235P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1+

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/18/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/17/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://germanna.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Review of applications is ongoing. The posting will close once the candidates are identified.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)