Security Guard (Part-Time)

College-of-the-Albemarle; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

College of The Albemarle is seeking a part-time Campus Security Officer at the Currituck County Campus in Barco, NC. The role requires rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with emergency closures as assigned.

The officer will patrol, enforce policies, respond to incidents, and provide information to the campus community while maintaining a courteous, professional presence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in campus security or related field.
• Valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and meet college requirements.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible security presence to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Patrol campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and facilities on foot and by vehicle.
• Respond to security incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, and requests for assistance.
• Enforce college policies and parking regulations; prepare incident reports and citations.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, special events, and campus evacuations.
• Provide courteous customer service and information to students, employees, and visitors.
• Maintain certifications, participate in training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Policy enforcement

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Radios

Security systems

Computers

Job description

This s part-time position is located at College of The Albemarle's Currituck County Campus in Barco, North Carolina
Requires working rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency campus closures, as assigned.

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors by protecting College property, preserving public safety, and supporting the orderly operation of the College. The position performs routine security patrols, responds to incidents and emergencies, enforces College policies and parking regulations, provides information and assistance to the campus community, and promotes a culture of safety through professional, ethical, and customer-focused service.

The Campus Security Officer is a non-sworn, unarmed position and is not authorized to carry a firearm or exercise the powers of a certified law enforcement officer.

• Provide a visible security presence to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, employees, visitors, and College property.
• Patrol College buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other College facilities on foot and by vehicle to identify safety hazards, security concerns, unauthorized activity, and policy violations.
• Respond to security incidents, alarms, medical emergencies, and requests for assistance; coordinate with law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel as appropriate.
• Enforce College policies and parking regulations, monitor access to College facilities, and prepare incident reports, parking citations, and other required documentation.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, facility security, special events, traffic control, and campus evacuations as assigned.
• Provide courteous customer service by assisting students, employees, and visitors with information, directions, and routine non-emergency assistance.
• Maintain required certifications, participate in training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in campus security, security services, law enforcement, military service, emergency response, public safety, or a closely related field.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and meet all College employment requirements.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in a college, university, school, healthcare, or other public service environment.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Experience preparing incident reports and using security or public safety software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of campus security principles, emergency response procedures, crime prevention practices, and applicable College policies.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness principles.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and respond effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports, maintain records, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, employees, visitors, law enforcement, and community partners while providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to observe, assess, and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, and policy violations.
• Proficiency in the use of radios, security systems, surveillance equipment, computers, and standard office software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, operating a motor vehicle, and exposure to varying weather conditions. The position requires availability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency campus closures or special events, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, reach, stoop, and sit for extended periods; communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and by radio; operate motor vehicles, computers, and standard office equipment; occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and respond quickly to emergency situations.