Campus Safety and Security Officer FT
University of Lynchburg

Job Details

Job Location: Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Full time

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide and assist in the immediate protection and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in various campus buildings and/or property within the university community by enforcing the policies and procedures set by the university, state, and local laws. This position is responsible for coordinating all activities on their assigned shift.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, benefits eligible

WORK REMOTELY: No

BONUS: $1000 sign-up bonus after 60 days of satisfactory employment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Respond to all calls for service.
2. Conducts investigations as required.
3. Provide security and protective services to the campus community by direct patrolling assigned buildings and grounds.
4. Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation and employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment in order to remedy and/or maintain control.
5. Completes necessary incident reports as required by policy.
6. Maintains radio contact with the dispatcher.
7. Provides crowd and/or traffic control during scheduled activities and/or emergency situations.
8. Provides access to buildings when requested and verifies that such access is authorized.
9. Observes and promptly submits work orders for all safety hazards for immediate correction by designated university personnel.
10. Ensures parking areas are patrolled and enforcement of campus parking regulations are followed, issuing citations as needed. Ensures fire lanes remain clear and initiates actions necessary to remedy parking infractions in accordance with university policy.
11. Provides and ensures that all requested escorts are completed in a timely manner.
12. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the campus including its topography, buildings, streets, persons and/or organizations.
13. Assists in the training of new officers assigned to the shift as directed by the training supervisor.
14. Provides relief at the Control Center.
15. Responsible for securing campus buildings on the assigned shift. Patrols and completes security checks of assigned buildings and grounds, including exterior/interior doors, windows, and essential building equipment such as heating and air conditioning systems, etc.
16. Contact appropriate Facilities Management personnel, if necessary, to respond to emergency repairs.
17. Shall attend all professional development and in-service training as assigned.
18. Performs any other work-related duties as required.

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, and paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

SCHEDULE:

• Tasks require the ability to stand or walk and continuously perform essential job functions for an 8-hour shift. Occasional overtime, and holiday work. This position is designated as essential personnel as outlined in the Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have good English-language skills for writing daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Must be able to read and interpret printed information. Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations and communicate with proper authorities. The ability to recall events for completing reports, testifying in court, and presenting evidence at university hearing boards as required. A working knowledge of computer skills is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Entry level. (Prior law enforcement, security, or military experience preferred).

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of this position. Must be certified by the State of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a CSO within 180 days of employment and have a valid Virginia State Vehicle Operators License. Emergency medical (EMT), CPR and AED is also preferred.

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.

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