Security Officer

Commonwealth of Virginia
Albemarle County
$17,38 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

Title : Security Officer

Agency : Piedmont Virginia Community College

Location : Albemarle - 003

FLSA : Nonexempt

Hiring Range : $17.38 per hour

Full Time or Part Time : Part Time

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

We anticipate hiring 2-3 Security Officers from this posting. Review of applications is ongoing. The posting will close once the candidates are identified. Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in Criminal Justice or related field OR two years 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.
  • 30+ days ago
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