Campus Safety Officer

Randolph-Macon College is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to join our Campus Safety team. This position serves and protects the community and property of the college, responds to and documents reports of incidents and requests for service.

Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for promoting positive community relations in the performance of his or her job duties. Officers patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and vehicle while responding to incidents and conducting security checks of building and property. Officers will assist in the preparation of set-ups for athletic and other special events. Officers are required to support the academic environment by maintaining a peaceful and orderly community. Officers provide excellent customer services to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the college.

Schedule

This position follows a two-week rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts: Week 1 includes Monday, Thursday, and Friday; Week 2 includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to undergo a satisfactory criminal background investigation and hold a valid driver's license with minimum 3 years driving experience, and a satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards.
• Certified CPR and First Aid through a licensed provider preferred.
• Previous experience in working in a collegiate environment preferred.
• Possess basic computer aptitude, and event planning experience in a similar environment.
• Individual must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Training in mediation, verbal de-escalation, and diversity preferred.
• Must possess physical fitness as this position requires extensive walking, stair climbing and other physical activities that may include but not be limited to, lifting, bending, kneeling, jogging.

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan match
• College Tuition Benefits
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• STD and LTD benefits
• Wellness Programs

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of the position involve physical risk when officer comes in contact with possible armed, belligerent trespassers and injured persons emitting bodily fluids. Position is considered essential, requiring an employee to report during inclement weather. Successful candidates must be flexible and willing to work extra shifts and special events as needed.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capitol.  Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/4pWXivZ  in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Claudia Burcham, HR Generalist.  The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.