Evening Campus Safety Officer – 4pm–2am Shift

Randolph College; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain a safe environment for students and staff. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, enforce rules, provide safety escorts, and monitor critical building systems as part of a 24/7 operation.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to obtain required certifications within stated timeframes. Training is provided, and many shifts include power evening hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain one is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Completion of mandatory field training within 90 days of employment.
• Completion of Department of Criminal Justice Services and FEMA certifications within 180 days.
• Police fingerprint-based background check.
• Desire to learn about Title IX, campus sexual misconduct and mandated reporting.
• Previous experience in safety, security or related fields is desirable but not required; extensive on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive community relations in demeanor and appearance.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment in stressful situations.
• Complete clear and accurate electronic incident reports of crimes, incidents, suspicious activity or maintenance issues.
• Maintain a daily activity report for each shift noting unusual incidents and maintenance problems.
• Act as Campus Security Authority and Mandated Reporter on matters of sexual misconduct.
• Communicate via two-way radio, base station, or other methods with coworkers, communications operators and college employees.
• Serve as liaison between Randolph College and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Tour and complete safety and security checks of assigned buildings and grounds; coordinate maintenance for urgent repairs.
• Respond immediately to fire alarms; conduct evacuations and reset alarms.
• Inspect fire-fighting and safety protection equipment, interior and exterior lighting per applicable codes.
• Respond to perimeter intrusion alarms.
• Assist the Division of Student Affairs with scheduled fire drills and personal safety education programs.
• Pickup and deliver U.S. Postal Service mail daily, deliver to campus mailroom.
• Provide transportation, delivery and pickup of monies and media for the Business Office or Institutional Advancement Division.
• Provide off-duty security for college events as needed.
• Staff the college’s Reception and Information Desk when required.
• Design, deliver and/or transmit emergency notifications or warnings during urgent conditions.
• Tours parking areas, issues citations, applies boot immobilization devices, and initiates towing as necessary.
• Provide safety escort services by foot or vehicle for students, employees or guests.
• Provide access to on/off campus buildings when requested and verify its appropriateness.
• Provide First Aid, CPR and AED rescue techniques when needed.
• Maintain personal and issued equipment in serviceable condition.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Mediation

Diversity sensitivity

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia driver’s license

Field training within 90 days

DJCS/FEMA certifications within 180 days

Police background check

Title IX training / mandated reporting

Confidentiality training

Job description

Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain a safe environment for students and staff. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, enforce rules, provide safety escorts, and monitor critical building systems as part of a 24/7 operation.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to obtain required certifications within stated timeframes. Training is provided, and many shifts include power evening hours.