Security Officer

Posting Details

Working Title Security Officer

Position Number HR3471

Department POLICE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Hourly

Type of Job Hourly/Wage

EEO Category D Protective Service Workers

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT

Provide security services for Old Dominion University. Monitor main and satellite campus grounds to ensure staff, students and visitors are safe. Make inspections of designated priority areas on a routine basis. Identify and assist with the investigation of minor or suspicious matters.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Basic familiarity with personal computers to include Microsoft Office, Outlook etc. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks and reports. Ability to perform essential physical requirements which include standing and/or walking for extended periods. Ability to perform required tasks during periods of inclement weather. Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance/uniform and report for duty on time. Ability to provide security services which includes working inside and outside of building during various hours of the day.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable record. Ability to obtain the DCJS CSO Campus Security Officer Certification within one year of employment.

Education or training

High school diploma or GED .

Level and type of experience

Some experience in a security position or in a position with related duties such as loss-prevention, facilities monitoring, or other roles helping to maintain safety and order.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some experience and training as a Campus Security Officer or Security Officer

Conditions of Employment

University Police Department employees are considered essential personnel for emergency conditions/inclement weather and expected to report to duty during these conditions.

Must work a rotating shift schedule which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and any mandatory special events. Some overtime will be required based on the needs of the department.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Hourly (wage) employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave.

The current vacancies are primarily for the Tri-Cities/ VMASC & VA Beach Higher Education Center locations. These locations have a rotating schedule which include some weekends.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary non-negotiable $ - 15.49/hr

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03257

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 03/30/2026

Close Date 07/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

N/A

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Other Document

• Yellow Layoff Form

• Blue Layoff Card

• AHP Letter