Campus Safety Officer I

Sweet Briar College•Sweet Briar, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a safe environment and to provide assistance to those on the Sweet Briar campus. Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings. Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses. The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing. When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Requirements

At least 18 years old
Successfully complete an oral review, background investigation, medical and psychological examination
Possess a safe driving record
Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 in each eye
No convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude
No use of Marijuana three years prior to the date of hire
No use or possession of any illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.
Ability to pass random drug testing to maintain employment
Not smoke or use any tobacco products while on duty
Possess excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills
High School diploma or GED
Valid drivers license and insurability
Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with the public
Successfully Campus Security Officer Training
Successfully complete First Aid Training
Successfully complete Emergency Management Training
Must be able to work independently and with little supervision
Must possess good decision-making skills and be even-tempered
Must be able to work rotating shifts and mandated overtime when necessary
Must be able to follow rules, directives, and orders
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear and well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Sweet Briar College, the Department of Campus Safety, and to a variety of departments within the College, and in our local community
Strong organizational skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply sound judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Nice To Haves

Previous Law Enforcement, Security, or Military preferred

Responsibilities

Successfully complete requirements to become a registered Virginia Campus Security Officer.
Must be able to exemplify character, confidentially, and situational leadership required as a representative of the college
Respond to dispatched calls for service
Operate a safety vehicle, or on foot to observe violations of College regulations and investigate suspicious activities and disturbances on Sweet Briar College properties
May assist with interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims regarding crimes reported and complete a detailed incident-based report
Provide public services such as assisting with motorists and Emergency Medical Services
Provide Emergency First Aid
Assist with special events, crowd control, traffic control, VIP security, and escorts money deposits
Respond to maintenance calls such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire alarms to determine if certain personnel need to be called out
Lock and unlock buildings, classrooms, Residence Halls, and other areas as needed
Attend annual training such as first aid, and active shooter
Report unsafe conditions existing on-campus streets and facilities belonging to the College
Perform all other related duties as assigned