Security Officer

Security Officer

The full-time Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Piedmont Virginia Community College (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

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.