Security Guard - Part-Time Temporary

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College•Martinsburg, WV

About The Position

This temporary, part-time, on-call position supports Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s operational needs and may be assigned to the Main Campus, Technology Center, or Pines Opportunity Center (Morgan County Campus). The position conducts unarmed foot and vehicle patrols, secures facilities and access points, responds to security and first-responder-related calls, and communicates with students, staff, visitors, vendors, and local law enforcement. The incumbent prepares clear incident reports and maintains security logs. The position is designated Emergency/Essential Personnel and may be scheduled or called in during weather-related closures, emergencies, or as needed. Workdays and shift times vary, and special shifts may be required based on business needs. The position is unarmed, but the incumbent will be trained and certified to carry and deploy pepper spray in self-defense. Temporary employees are hired for an expected period of fewer than nine months in a twelve-month period and are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver’s license to operate security vehicles.
Ability to maintain a high level of situational awareness and de-escalate confrontations.
Ability to multitask and communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to walk, sit, climb stairs, and lift packages of moderate weight.
Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and depth perception to perform the functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of security, law enforcement, emergency medical service, or related experience, or similar duties while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Experience or training in CPR, AED, basic first aid, and carrying and deploying pepper spray.
CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols and vehicular patrols of campus parking lots and surrounding areas.
Unlock and lock doors, set intrusion detection alarms, and ensure locks and access points are secured.
Respond to requests for security assistance, medical emergencies, and other first-responder-related matters.
Monitor CCTV surveillance cameras and respond to suspicious activity.
Investigate suspicious and extraordinary situations and report crimes or suspicious persons to local law enforcement authorities.
Monitor access control and ensure visitors and vendors sign in.
Prepare comprehensive incident reports and record routine patrols and unusual situations in the Daily Security Log Book.
Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and students, including answering questions about campus functions.
Prepare student and employee IDs and issue vehicle parking permits at the Main Campus.
Provide safety escorts between campus buildings and parking lots upon request.
Open and secure College facilities according to the operating schedule and assist with situational lockdowns.
Assist with fire and other first-responder drills.
Provide parking lot and traffic assistance as needed or assigned.
When assigned to the Technology Center, perform daily mail pickup and delivery and serve as the certified backup receiver for packages when the primary Receiver is absent.
De-escalate potential confrontations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Be available for scheduling or call-up during weather-related closures, emergencies, or as needed.