Security Guard - Part Time Regular

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College•Martinsburg, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides public safety and security support to students, employees, and visitors at all campus locations. Helps ensure the physical security and safety of campus grounds and facilities by patrolling, monitoring surveillance and alarm systems, working special events, responding to incidents, and assisting College administrators and local authorities as necessary. The position is based at either the main campus or Tech Center, with occasional travel to the Morgan County campus as needed. The employee must be available to work between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. This is a part-time regular position defined by the State of West Virginia as lasting fewer than 1,040 hours during a 12-month period; such positions typically continue from one fiscal year to another. The role is designated Emergency/Essential Personnel and may be scheduled or called up during weather-related closures, emergencies, or as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of basic security and/or law-enforcement principles comparable to those acquired through service in a local, county, state, federal, or military law-enforcement agency, or an equivalent role in a private security entity.
Skills in report writing, oral and written communication, and general computer use.
Ability to de-escalate tense situations and maintain a calm but deliberate presence during emergencies.
Ability to deal diplomatically with diverse clientele and liaise with local law enforcement and other first responders.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in security, law enforcement, or a similar position, including service in a branch of the U.S. military community.
CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

Perform foot and vehicular patrols of interior and exterior campus locations.
Monitor surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
Monitor access control.
Report illegal misconduct, crimes, suspicious activity or persons, and campus hazards to a supervisor or appropriate authority.
Respond to recognized or reported emergencies, including medical emergencies, campus evacuations, and interpersonal conflicts.
Provide visitors, staff, and students with information about campus functions.
Summon assistance using a two-way radio or other devices.
Prepare student and employee IDs and issue vehicle parking permits at the Main Campus.
Maintain the log book and promptly and thoroughly complete incident reports.
Provide safety escort services.
Open and close College facilities according to the College’s operating schedule and assist with campus lockdowns.
Provide parking lot and traffic assistance as needed or assigned.
Perform daily mail pickup and delivery when assigned to the Tech Center.
Act as a tertiary receiver in the absence of the primary and secondary receivers; in this capacity, receive packages destined for Tech Center recipients after College certification.
Perform related duties as assigned or directed.