Campus Security Officer (Armed) - VIP & Event Support

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Security Services Officer to protect campus facilities in Lynchburg, VA.

The role requires independent work, sound judgment, and the ability to handle armed security tasks, special events, and incident response within a designated building. You will respond to calls, patrol, interview witnesses as needed, file detailed reports, assist with traffic and VIP security, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Complete hiring process including background check, interview, medical exam and drug testing.
• Virginia Armed Security Officer certification within 1 year of employment.
• No felony or moral turpitude crime on record.
• Able to pass drug screening and periodic tests.
• Excellent written, verbal and problem solving skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain calm demeanor and be capable of emergency incident response.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched calls for service.
• Patrol assigned building.
• Assist with interviews of suspects, witnesses and victims as needed with supervisory approval.
• Complete detailed incident reports for incidents in the patrol area.
• Provide public services such as assisting motorists.
• Assist with special events, crowd control, traffic control, VIP security and money escorts.
• Respond to maintenance calls to determine if personnel are needed.
• Lock and unlock buildings and areas as required.
• Attend and complete basic armed security training.
• Report unsafe conditions on campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Even tempered

Communication

Problem solving

Calm demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Virginia Armed Security Officer certification within 1 year

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Security Services Officer to protect campus facilities in Lynchburg, VA.

The role requires independent work, sound judgment, and the ability to handle armed security tasks, special events, and incident response within a designated building. You will respond to calls, patrol, interview witnesses as needed, file detailed reports, assist with traffic and VIP security, and participate in training.