Security Professional (weekend/overnight shift)

The Public Safety Division at Virginia Tech is comprised of the Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and the Office of Emergency Management and has a critical role in supporting the well‑being of our community. We are essential in planning for and responding to emergency events, and in creating a culture of preparedness where employees and students are safe in their work and living environments.

Reporting safety and security deficiencies; Providing escorts for visitors, employees, and students upon request

In performing the above duties, the security officer position requires a considerable amount of walking, climbing, carrying and lifting, and reporting for work in adverse weather conditions. All positions require night, shift, and weekend work. Security Officers may be subpoenaed by the court and must be able to give credible testimony.

exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Must be able to observe patrolled areas for security violation safety hazards, handle stressful situations with emotional control and conduct mediation in a diplomatic manner.

Must maintain compliance with all DCJS Campus Security Officer Regulations and all Department and University policies and procedures.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and the University community.

Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as walking considerable distances and up and down stairs, ladders, etc.

Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

Must be a high school graduate or able to furnish documentary evidence of equivalency degree.

S. citizen or legal resident eligible under the United States law for employment in the United States.

Must successfully complete a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Incumbents are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post‑accident drug and alcohol screening, in accordance with department policy.

DCJS Campus Security Officer Certification

Security Officer Training Program, which includes driver and personal defense training

The Security Officer position requires a considerable amount of walking, climbing, carrying and lifting, and reporting for work in adverse weather conditions.

Security work experience and/or physical security and protection of assets training.

Previous emergency services experience, including fire and rescue.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience using radio communications equipment.

Overtime Status

Eligible for overtime

alternating shifts; primarily nights and weekends

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodation for Disability

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