Security Officer

George Mason University
Manassas, VA, United States
$36 an hour
Part-time

Security Officer

10001247

Arlington, VA

Fairfax, VA

Manassas, VA

Prince William County, VA

Woodbridge, VA

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Opening on : Jun 1 2024

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Department : Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police)

Classification : GMU Worker

Job Category : Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type : Part-Time

Work Schedule : Days and Nights (20-25 hours / week); Call-Back Hours : Outside of normal working hours

Location : Fairfax Campus, Mason Square Campus (Arlington), Sci-Tech Campus (Prince William), and Potomac Science Center (Woodbridge)

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Salary : $18 per hour / $36 per hour during call-back hours (outside of normal working hours)

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Financial Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

About the Department :

The George Mason University Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police) invites applications for the part-time position of Security Officer within the Physical Security section of Mason Police.

Security Officers support the mission of Mason Police by providing a safe and secure environment for all university employees, students, and visitors as they pursue their daily work and study activities, consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and the policies of George Mason University.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich George Mason University's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the Position :

Security Officers report to the Security Manager, available for 20-25 hours per week at Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Woodbridge campus properties.

Security Officers are non-sworn University employees who provide exceptional security services with professionalism, compassion, and dignity, while dedicated to excellent customer service and a safe and secure campus.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for providing security services on campus properties 24 hours a day, responsibilities of Security Officers include :

  • Monitoring University owned or controlled buildings, areas, and property;
  • Performing building lock-downs, unlocks, fire watches, and safety escorts;
  • Ensuring academic offices, labs, and sensitive areas are kept secure;
  • Observing and reporting suspicious activity, including writing incident reports when necessary; and
  • Reporting any problems regarding physical security-related issues, hazards, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications :

  • At least 18 years of age;
  • U.S. citizen or legal resident;
  • Possess a high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent;
  • Successful completion of a thorough background check and fingerprinting;
  • No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;
  • Valid driver's license : must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https : / / universitypolicy.
  • gmu.edu / policies / vehicle-use / . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review;
  • Ability to complete Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Campus Security Officer certification training once hired;
  • Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification;
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
  • Have a command of the English language (verbal and written);
  • Availability to work on a rotating basis to ensure weekend, evening, and overnight coverage;
  • Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions;
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and
  • Ability to remain calm during stressful periods.

Preferred Qualifications :

Due to the highly sensitive nature and level of physical access given to this position, non-students are highly preferred.

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Security Officer at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application, to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date : June 1, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by : August 31, 2024

Open Until Filled? : Yes

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