Security Officer

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks a part-time Security Officer to monitor and secure PVCC facilities and provide assistance to students and staff on campus in Albemarle, Virginia. The role includes rounds, door checks, reporting, and basic incident response.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, patrolling, assisting visitors, and maintaining logs. Requires customer service, driving, background checks, and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

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
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

MS Word

Outlook

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Working Title Security Officer Role Title Security Officer I Role Code 69111-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 282W0007 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $20.00 to $22.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 4-Protective Service Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does 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

This is a part-time (maximum of 29 hours per week), on-campus position.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Duties and Responsibilities: Security Officer

• 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

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

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience in Criminal Justice or related field OR two years law enforcement experience
• 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 Limited

Posting Number WGE_3315P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 3

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 07/27/2026

Job Close Date 12/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website pvcc.edu

Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately.

References & criminal background checks required.

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

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99044

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We seek to promote an understanding and appreciation of differences by creating an inclusive environment embracing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations.

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

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.