Unarmed Security Officer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Unarmed Security Officer Role Title Security Officer III Role Code 69113-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W0309 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $24/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 4-Protective Service Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Hours: 8AM-3PM Monday through Thursday

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

General Description:

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.

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• 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.
• Ability to Pass a psychological and physical exam.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age
• Must be a United States citizen or have been a lawful resident of the United States for the past 5 consecutive years
• Qualification for appointment as a campus security officer under DCJS guidelines
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Pass a background investigation
• No criminal record

Additional Considerations

• Experience as a security officer, preferably in the field of college, university or high school security enforcement.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3284P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/15/2026 Job Close Date 08/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's 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/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

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Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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. 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/98429

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a United States citizen or have been a lawful resident of the United States for the past 5 consecutive years ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess the qualification for appointment as a campus security officer under DCJS guidelines ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean record?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to successfully pass a background investigation ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have any criminal record?

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.

• No response.

• Yes.

• No.

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter