NSU00145- NSU Campus Security Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Norfolk State University is seeking a Campus Security Officer to provide safety and security services on campus. Responsibilities include responding to calls, monitoring alarms, patrolling, enforcing safety policies, and assisting injured individuals while maintaining a secure environment for students and staff.

The role requires independent decision-making, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to operate a vehicle and assist during emergencies.

Formación

• Experience in campus safety or security (preferred).
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to identify and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate security equipment and alarm monitoring software is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and prioritize complaints to determine appropriate response.
• Monitor alarm systems and security cameras to detect incidents.
• Perform campus patrols to deter safety violations and ensure access control.
• Provide assistance to injured or ill individuals and coordinate with health services.
• Respond to fires and emergencies, effects evacuations if required, and summon help.
• Prepare written reports of incidents, violations, and maintenance of safety records.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as departmental needs dictate.

Conocimientos

Patrol coordination

Alarm systems monitoring

English proficiency

Policy interpretation

Driving license

Emergency response

Descripción del empleo

Title: NSU00145- NSU Campus Security Officer

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $35,000-40,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Description Summary

Provides campus safety and security services by responding to calls for service, monitoring alarm systems, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, enforcing University safety policies, assisting injured or ill persons, responding to fire and emergency situations, and controlling pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Exercises sound judgment and independent decision-making to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties:

• 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

Additional Considerations

N/A

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.