Security Officers - Part-Time

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for part-time security officers to supplement the VMI Police. The positions are hourly, evenings and nights, about 20-30 hours per week. Duties include patrolling facilities, checking IDs and responding to reports of unauthorized or disruptive individuals.

Background check required for finalists. This role supports campus safety and requires good interpersonal skills; law enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include a high school graduate or GED; good interpersonal skills.
• Law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol VMI facilities and check identification cards.
• Respond to reports of unauthorized or disruptive individuals.
• Work closely with the VMI Police Officers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Security Officers - Part-Time

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: UG

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VMI is accepting applications for part-time security officers to supplement the VMI Police. Work hours will be flexible; mostly evenings and nights, approximately 20-30 hours per week. Duties will include patrolling VMI facilities, checking identification cards, and responding to reports of unauthorized or disruptive individuals. The security officers will work closely with the VMI Police Officers. These are part-time hourly positions. Criminal background check required for finalists.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or GED Preferred; good interpersonal skills.

Additional Considerations

Law enforcement experience preferred.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time