Campus Security Officer

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a security/officer-like position to patrol campus buildings and dormitories, respond to emergencies, and enforce safety regulations. The role requires assessing risks, performing safety checks, and coordinating with health services when necessary.

The position may involve driving a vehicle, conducting escorts, and working variable hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Skilled in keyboarding and use of computers.
• Must have a valid operator license and be able to drive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security patrols of university buildings and grounds.
• Respond to emergency calls, assist injured or ill persons, and render transport to health facilities as needed.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform money escorts between campus departments and the Bursar's office.
• Conduct tests of essential security systems (Emergency call boxes).
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by department.

Skills

Prioritize complaints

Policies & procedures interpretation

Discretion & judgment

English proficiency

Job description

The ability to receive and prioritize complaints. The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems. Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation. Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license. Render assistance to injured or ill persons. If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to 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 vehicular traffic.

Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced.

Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties. Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus.

Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers. Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients.

Minimum Qualifications Conduct security patrols of all 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.

Salary : $ 33,828.00

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization 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.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitation Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer