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Title: Security Officer

State Role Title: Security Officer I

Hiring Range: $16.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a part-time (16-29 hours per week) position***. Various shifts are available, with some flexibility in scheduling provided. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor and make rounds to ensure VSU community members and facilities safety and security. Typical responsibilities: lock and unlock University buildings, doors, and classrooms; provide visitors and University community members with information and directions to campus buildings, classrooms, and off-campus areas. Notify campus police of suspicious persons, activities, or safety hazards found during a tour of duty; maintain accurate records and logs of activity; operate security & state vehicles; respond to complaints and preliminary investigations. Answer alarms and disturbances, contact police, fire, & rescue in case of an emergency, and follow established University emergency procedures. Patrol among visitors and University community members to preserve order and protect property. Patrol parking lots and issue warnings to persons with rule infractions or law violations and write tickets for parking violations. Perform other duties as assigned. Security Officers must be accountable for their actions and dependable in their attendance.

***Compensation package includes a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus w/Tenure Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess sound judgment, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must be proficient in basic computer skills (MS Word or equivalent, Outlook, etc.)

• Have a valid drivers license and good driving history.

• Successfully pass a background review, including criminal history and driving history.

Additional Considerations

• Some years of post-high school work experience is preferred.

• High school graduate or equivalent

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information

Name: Dominique Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: dfisher@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.