Posting Details
Posting Summary Working Title: Campus Security Officer Role Title: Security Officer II Role Code: 69112-SW FLSA: Nonexempt Pay Band: 02 Position Number: 297W0301 Agency: Germanna Community College Division: Germanna Community College Div Work Location: Spotsylvania - 177 Hiring Range: 20.06hr-24.39hr EmergencyEssential Personnel: No EEO Category: D-Protective Service Worker Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Does this position have telework options -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference Work Schedule: Work schedule will vary - 24 hour 7 days a week coverage Sensitive Position: No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social economic political intellectual and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history the area offers a community rich with diversity the arts technology vineyards hiking canoeingkayaking and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is currently seeking a Campus Security Officer.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose of Position To assist in supporting the departments police security program at all Germanna Community College locations but specifically to the Fredericksburg Area Campus location. To provide safety and security to students faculty and staff in a professional courteous manner through proactive foot and vehicle patrols positive community engagement and use of modern crime prevention techniques. To maintain order and uphold the image and respect of the department and the college through enforcement of college policies and procedures. Position is required to work shift work 24 hour scheduling Essential Personnel and may be assigned to any of the college locations. Incumbent must be able to maintain quality customer service and practice effective interpersonal communication skills while utilizing conflict resolution methods.
Duties Duties will include meeting the Organizational Objectives Purpose of the Position Licensure Education Experience and Certification as stated above as well as patrolling campus buildings and grounds enforcing campus safety and security regulations inspecting designated areas on a routine basis maintain reports and logs and other duties as required. Individuals must be available daily for any two of three shifts at any location during the month. Special Assignments 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.
KSAs
Required Qualifications Considerable working knowledge of statute enforcement safety and security concepts principles procedures and techniques Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles Demonated skills in the use of security vehicles communication equipment alarm systems and other types of security equipment Demonated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions meet physical demands of the position to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population to gather information and write factual reports and to explain and ensure compliance with policies rules and regulations Demonated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a campus security officer as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services DCJS Previous experience or training in public safety operations First Aid CPR and AED training certification Valid Virginia Drivers License with clean driving history Graduation from High School or equivalent Knowledge of policiesecurity best practices and OSHA standards
Additional Considerations
DCJS Certification as a Campus Security Officer or knowledgeexperience in the security field Law Enforcement Security experience in a public service community or policing oriented organization Basic skills in the operation of personal computers records management systems and understanding of NIMSICS Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes Supervises Employees: No
Required Travel: Travel between campuses
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: WGE_2672P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Position End Date: if temporary Job Open Date: 08052025 Job Close Date: 06012026 Open Until Filled: Agency Website: www.germanna.edu Contact Name: Catra Godwin Email: cgodwingermanna.edu Phone Number: Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly called a Certificate of Disability provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services DARS or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter use this link https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drscpidPWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information please follow this link http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System VCCS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics political affiliation veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ADA and ADAAA to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87475
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