Security Guard - Full-time (HQ)

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg seeks a Public Safety Officer for the late shift (2 pm – 10 pm) at the main campus, with occasional travel to the Tech Center and Morgan County campus. The role is designated Emergency/Essential Personnel and may involve scheduling or call-up during weather-related closures.

The officer patrols grounds, monitors CCTV and alarms, controls access, responds to emergencies, provides safety escorts, issues IDs, and coordinates with authorities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year in security, law enforcement, or military service preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; CPR/AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs foot and vehicular patrols of interior and exterior locations on campus.
• Monitors CCTV cameras and alarm systems; manages access control.
• Reports illegal activity, hazards, or incidents to supervisor or authorities.
• Responds to emergencies and provides safety escorts as needed.
• Opens/closes facilities and assists in campus lockdowns per schedule.
• Issues IDs, parking permits, and handles daily mail as assigned.
• Completes incident reports and liaises with local law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Security/Law enforcement knowledge

Report Writing

Oral & written communication

General computer skills

De-escalation

Liaison with law enforcement

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Provides public safety and security support to students, employees and visitors at all campus locations. Ensures the physical security and safety of the campus grounds and facilities. Patrols the grounds, monitors the school’s CCTV cameras, works special events, respond to incidents and aides College administrators and local authorities as necessary.

This opening is for late shift (2 pm - 10 pm) at our main campus in Martinsburg. Occasional variation of hours may occur. This position will be housed at the main campus, with occasional travel to the Tech Center and Morgan County campus as needed.

This position is designated as Emergency/Essential Personnel by Blue Ridge CTC and is subject to scheduling or call-up during weather-related closures, emergencies or on an as‑needed basis.

This position will perform the following:

• Performs foot and vehicular patrols of interior and exterior locations on campus.
• Monitors the surveillance camera (CCV) and alarm systems.
• Monitors access control.
• Reports any illegal misconduct, crimes, suspicious activity/persons or hazards on campus to supervisor or appropriate authority.
• Responds to recognized or reported emergencies (Rapid Response Team-medical emergencies, evacuation of campus, interpersonal conflict).
• Provides customer service to visitors, staff and students-information about campus functions.
• Summons assistance by two‑way radio or other devices.
• Prepares student and employee IDs and issues vehicle parking permits (Main Campus).
• Annotates log book, and promptly and thoroughly completes incident reports.
• Provides safety escort services.
• Opens and closes College facilities based on the College’s operating schedule and assists in campus lock downs.
• Provides parking lot and traffic assistance based upon need or assignment.
• Performs daily mail pick‑up and delivery when assigned to the Tech Center.
• In the absence of the primary & secondary Receivers, acts in a tertiary role. In this capacity, is certified by the college to receive all packages destined for Tech Center recipients.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED

Experience:

• One-year serving in a security, law enforcement, or similar position, including service in a branch of the US military community, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of Basic Security and/or Law Enforcement principles similar to those acquired while serving as a member of a local, county, state, federal or military law enforcement agency, or equivalent post within a private security entity.
• Skilled in Report Writing;
• Oral and Written Communication;
• General Computer Skills;
• Ability to de‑escalate tense situations that arise, and maintaining a calm but deliberate presence when dealing with emergency situations.
• Diplomatically deal with a diverse range of clientele, and liaison with local law enforcement and other first responders is critical.

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR/AED Certification preferred.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre‑employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email [e-mail].