Security Officer

Virginia’s Community Colleges; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks a Security Officer I to maintain a safe learning and working environment in Charlottesville. The full-time, non-exempt position requires in-person presence, with shifts typically Monday–Friday 7am–3pm.

The officer will patrol, respond to incidents, and assist with campus safety procedures. PVCC offers health/dental insurance options, generous leave, and a tuition waiver program for PVCC studies and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of post-high school experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Ability to pass background checks and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock College buildings, doors, and classrooms.
• Provide information and directions to campus buildings and facilities.
• Notify campus police of suspicious persons or safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of activity.
• Operate security state vehicles.
• Respond to complaints and conduct preliminary investigations.
• Create student and staff IDs and parking decal requests.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies following College procedures.
• Patrol grounds and protect property.
• Provide escort services when required.
• Monitor fire and safety devices and assist during incidents.

Skills

Good judgment

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posting Summary

Working TitleSecurity OfficerRole TitleSecurity Officer IRole Code69111-SWFLSANonexemptPay BandPosition Number28200029AgencyPiedmont Virginia Community CollegeDivisionPiedmont Virginia Community College (Div)Work LocationCharlottesville - 540Hiring Range$41,000 - $46,000Emergency/Essential PersonnelYesEEO Category4-Protective ServiceFull Time or Part TimeFull TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work Schedule

The shift is typically Monday through Friday 7am to 3 pm. This is a full-time role that requires in person availability.

Sensitive PositionYes

Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit:
pvcc.edu

PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.

Position Title: Security Officer

Division/Office: Department of Campus Police

Employment Type: Full-time, classified, non-exempt. benefitted

Job Description: The full-time Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at PVCC. Monitor and make rounds to ensure the safety and security of PVCC community members and facilities. 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.
Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Create student & staff ID’s, process student & staff parking decal requests
• 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, emails, and other forms of communication in a professional manner.
• Patrol parking lots and issue warnings to persons with rule infractions and utilize the ticketing system for parking violations.
• Provide escort, via provided campus vehicles, to individuals to a specified location or to provide personal protection.
• Provide limited assistance when individuals are experiencing motor vehicle issues.
• Monitor and check fire & safety devices. Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include:

• Choice of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans offered through the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Generous leave benefits
• Tuition waiver program for studies at PVCC and opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Possess good judgement, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office or equivalent). High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of post-high school experience. Have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history and driving history.
• Have and or be able to obtain and maintain CPR/AED / First Aid, Naloxone (Narcan), and Campus Security Officer certification. Have basic knowledge of the campus environment and/or the security industry, relevant laws, and safety and fire prevention.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience in Criminal Justice or related field, OR two years of law enforcement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong student orientation and customer focus.
• A strong service orientation and a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural community, and excellent written and verbal skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberCLS_4740PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date09/11/2026Job Close Date10/09/2026Open Until FilledAgency Websitepvcc.eduContact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101111