NSU00145- NSU Campus Security Officer

DHRM•Norfolk, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides campus safety and security services at Norfolk State University by responding to calls for service, monitoring alarm systems, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, enforcing University safety policies, assisting injured or ill persons, responding to fire and emergency situations, and controlling pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The officer exercises sound judgment and independent decision-making to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role includes patrolling University buildings, grounds, and dormitories; securing buildings against unauthorized entry; observing and reporting unsafe conditions and security violations; escorting money between University departments and the Bursar’s office; testing security systems; and preparing timely written reports. The work schedule may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
Demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor alarm systems.
Keyboarding skills and a good command of the English language.
Good discretion and sound judgment when handling situations.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Valid operator license for driving and operating a motor vehicle.
Knowledge of and ability to enforce state, local, and University regulations.
Submit a diversity statement describing commitment to diversity and inclusion and experience with diversity initiatives and/or students from underrepresented groups.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Submit a cover letter, current resume, completed Workday application, and names and contact information for three job references.

Responsibilities

Receive and prioritize complaints.
Use computers and monitor various alarm systems.
Interpret policies and procedures and use discretion and sound judgment when responding to situations.
Drive and operate a motor vehicle during patrols; a valid operator license is required.
Assist injured or ill persons, transport them to the University health center or a local hospital when necessary, and request rescue services as required.
Respond to fire alarms, locate fires, evacuate buildings when necessary, extinguish fires, summon outside assistance, and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Conduct walking patrols of dormitories and ensure safety regulations are enforced in contact with students and staff who reside there.
Proactively patrol campus to provide security and safety for students residing off campus as well as those residing on campus.
Respond to emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers.
Make independent decisions involving issues that may have a serious impact on the University or its clients.
Conduct security patrols of University buildings and grounds.
Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured and prevent unauthorized entry.
Observe and report unsafe conditions, including fire and structural hazards, lighting outages, and security violations.
Conduct money escorts between University departments and the Bursar’s office, ensuring transactions arrive safely.
Perform regular tests of essential security systems, including emergency call boxes.
Enforce state, local, and University regulations.
Prepare timely written reports of Student Code of Conduct violations, complaints, injured persons, and suspicious circumstances.