Security Officers Full and Part Time Start Immediately!

Security Officer

Security Officer I

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
This is a part-time (maximum of 29 hours per week), on-campus position.
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. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Security Officer
Monitor and make rounds to ensure safety and security of PVCC community members and facilities.
Provide visitors and College community members with information and directions to campus buildings, classrooms, and off-campus areas.
Operate security & state vehicles
Respond to complaints and make preliminary investigations
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
Escort, via motor vehicle or golf cart, individuals to specified location or to provide personal protection
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
We anticipate hiring 2-3 Security Officers from this posting. Review of applications is ongoing. Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word or equivalent, Outlook, etc.)
Have basic knowledge of campus environment and/or security industry, relevant laws, and safety and fire prevention.
Prior experience in Criminal Justice or related field OR two years law enforcement experience
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.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Required Travel

Position End Date (if temporary)
Agency Website
Phone Number
Application Package must include-

• Online Application
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters and resume/curriculum vitae must be attached electronically to the online application.

Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. 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. Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.