On-Campus Security Officer (Part-Time) – Service & Safety

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks a part-time Security Officer to provide safety for students, staff and facilities at the Albemarle campus. Responsibilities include patrolling, securing buildings, assisting visitors, responding to incidents and maintaining logs.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, background check, and CPR/First Aid certification. The position is up to 29 hours per week, on campus, with duties including alarms, emergency procedures, and interaction with

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and take directions from multiple individuals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word or equivalent, Outlook, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Successfully pass a background review, including criminal history and driving history.
• Be able to obtain and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Have basic knowledge of campus environment and/or security industry, relevant laws, and safety and fire prevention.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and make rounds to ensure safety and security of PVCC community members and facilities.
• Lock and unlock College buildings, doors, and classrooms
• Provide visitors and College community members with information and directions to campus buildings, classrooms, and off-campus areas.
• Notify campus police of suspicious persons, activities or safety hazards found during tour of duty
• Maintain accurate records and logs of activity
• Operate security & state vehicles
• Respond to complaints and make preliminary investigations
• Answer alarms and disturbances; contact police, fire, & rescue in case of an emergency and follow established College emergency procedures
• Patrol among visitors and College community members to preserve order and protect property
• Answer phones in a professional manner
• Patrol parking lots and issue warnings to persons with rule infractions or law violations, write tickets for parking violations
• Escort, via motor vehicle or golf cart, individuals to specified location or to provide personal protection
• Give limited aid when individuals are experiencing motor vehicle problems
• Monitor and check fire & safety devices.
• Officers must be accountable for their actions and dependable in their attendance and should demonstrate these characteristics through their dutiful attendance of all scheduled shifts and appointments
• Officers also must be available for contact during emergency situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Background check

CPR / First Aid

Campus environment knowledge

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks a part-time Security Officer to provide safety for students, staff and facilities at the Albemarle campus. Responsibilities include patrolling, securing buildings, assisting visitors, responding to incidents and maintaining logs.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, background check, and CPR/First Aid certification. The position is up to 29 hours per week, on campus, with duties including alarms, emergency procedures, and interaction with