Campus Security & Safety Officer

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous leave benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking a Security Officer to join the Department of Campus Police. This full-time, benefitted role requires guarding College buildings and assisting the PVCC community with information and directions around campus in Charlottesville, VA.

The position emphasizes safety, incident response, and professional communication with students, staff, and visitors, with a nonexempt, full-time classification and a competitive hiring range.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgement are required.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office or equivalent).
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of post-high school experience and a valid driver's license are required.
• Background check including criminal history and driving history must be cleared.
• CPR/AED/First Aid, Naloxone (Narcan), and Campus Security Officer certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock College buildings, doors, and classrooms.
• Provide visitors and College community members with information and directions.
• Notify campus police of suspicious persons, activities or safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of activity.
• Operate security & state vehicles.
• Respond to complaints and conduct preliminary investigations.
• Create student & staff IDs and parking decals.
• Respond to alarms and contact police, fire, & rescue in emergencies.
• Patrol among visitors and community members to preserve order and protect property.
• Answer phones, emails and other communications professionally.
• Patrol parking lots and issue warnings for infractions; use ticketing system.
• Provide escorts via campus vehicles to various locations or for personal protection.
• Provide limited assistance for vehicle issues.
• Monitor fire & safety devices; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good judgement

Discretion

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking a Security Officer to join the Department of Campus Police. This full-time, benefitted role requires guarding College buildings and assisting the PVCC community with information and directions around campus in Charlottesville, VA.

The position emphasizes safety, incident response, and professional communication with students, staff, and visitors, with a nonexempt, full-time classification and a competitive hiring range.