Security Officer

Job Description

Full-time Positions Available! Great for retirees, and former military! Security Officers provide assistance by patrolling the campus grounds, buildings and parking lots to ensure the welfare, security and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors. Additionally, officers provide traffic control, parking enforcement and gatehouse duties.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce all federal, state, and campus laws and regulations.
• Patrol all areas of campus observing persons and property for the purpose of preventing criminal acts and unusual situations that make students, faculty, staff and visitors vulnerable to crime.
• Enforce campus parking and traffic regulations.
• Investigate crimes, accidents and complaints and prepare incident and accident reports.
• Perform gatehouse duties including greeting arrivals in a professional and courteous manner; maintaining a log of officers' actions to include locations of officers at all times; and monitoring the LiveSafe system.
• Provide first aid to injured or sick persons and arrange for necessary transportation through EMS.
• Remain up to date with all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License with driving record applicable to VWU guidelines
• Ability to walk continuously during an extended period of time
• Ability to physically react to an emergency situation
• Telecommunication and computer skills
• Professional and courteous with an emphasis on customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years' experience as a military or security officer or municipal or private police experience in an institutional setting
• Certified or willing to get certified in First Aid, CPR and operation of the AED

Application

Interested candidates should click here to apply through Securitas. Applications submitted directly to Virginia Wesleyan University will not be reviewed.

About Us

About Batten University

Batten University (batten.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten University annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. Batten University is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location


Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia's largest metropolitan areas, Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.


Statement of Non-Discrimination
Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.