Unarmed Security Officer
This position is responsible for providing security and safety functions on the NVCC campuses and all property owned by the College and to provide a safe and secure environment.
The NOVA Police Department is established as a college-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules and duties dependent on the needs of the department and/or staff professional development.
Duties and Tasks:
- Duties encompass patrol, traffic control (vehicular and pedestrian),site and building access
- Assisting the public
- Information exchange and reporting unusual or emergency conditions to the appropriate authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Ability to complete DCJS Campus Security Officer training certification.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to speak and understand English.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the laws of the Commonwealth, local ordinances and College policies through performance of daily tasks.
- Ability to maintain positive public relations.
- Ability to meet physical demands of job duties.
- Pass a psychological and physical exam.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 21 years of age
- HS diploma/GED
- United States citizenship
- Qualification for appointment as a campus security officer under DCJS guidelines
- Training related to the duties of the position
- Pass a background investigation
- Valid Virginia state drivers license and clean driving record
- Experience as a security officer, preferably in the field of college, university or high school security enforcement.
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). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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