The Campus Security Officer is primarily responsible for maintaining safety and security on University grounds by patrolling the area, responding to emergencies, assisting with investigating crimes, and working to prevent criminal activity, while also acting as a resource for students, staff, faculty and the wider community by fostering positive relationships and providing crime prevention education.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Patrol:

• Conduct both foot and vehicle patrols of the campus.
• Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to management.
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary.
• Provide traffic and parking control with the writing and administration of citations.
• Provide crowd control during special events such as athletic events and other similar activities which draw large crowds of people.

Safety & Emergency Response:

• Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment.
• Act as a first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.
• Unlock buildings as scheduled and ensures all windows and doors are locked as scheduled
• Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and inform the supervisor when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning.
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management.
• Complete investigations of University violations, including viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, and writing incident reports.
• Act as a liaison for the University with local law enforcement.

Campus Community Education:

• Enforce state laws and campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns.
• Assist Housing & Residence Life with enforcement of hall regulations and Code of Conduct violations.
• Direct visitors and assists as necessary.
• Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage.
• Act as a liaison for the University with local law enforcement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Must be certified by the State of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Campus Security Officer (CSO) within 180 days of employment and have a valid vehicle operators license.

Required Experience:

• Entry level position. (Prior law enforcement, security, or military experience preferred).
• Must be 21 years of age as of date of hire.

Competency: 

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization and the general public in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to rapidly learn University and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform defensive tactics to protect self.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to learn security practices and philosophies.
• Physical capability to perform duties of position.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and submit a report.