Campus Security Officer - 24/7 Shifts (DCJS)

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

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