Security Officer, UVA Police Department

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The University of Virginia Police Department is hiring unarmed, uniformed, non-sworn Security Officers to help maintain safety and security at the University and in surrounding areas. Officers serve across three areas: joint patrols in designated off-Grounds locations, security support at the Medical Center, and visible patrol and safety support on Grounds. They engage with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and medical staff, and support community-based approaches to public safety. Security Officers patrol assigned areas, identify and report security concerns, and resolve issues when reasonable and possible. They report suspicious or criminal activity to the appropriate police agency, prepare reports, perform traffic control, and may assist law enforcement with crime scenes or provide security at special events. Officers operate under the supervision of a Security Sergeant and serve as additional eyes and ears for University police officers. The position also carries responsibilities as a campus security authority under the federal Clery Act and as a responsible employee under Title IX. The role requires working in varied environments, including outdoors, the hospital, and other University facilities. Employees may respond to emergencies and encounter changing physical demands. The position is non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and offers a starting salary of $25 per hour ($52,000 annually), with additional hourly pay for night-shift and Medical Center assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous work experience in security or in a position dealing with the public.
Valid Virginia driver's license with a positive points balance, or the ability to obtain a Virginia driver's license within the first 90 days of employment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to write accurate reports and testify in court.
Ability to maintain a calm and balanced perspective in stressful situations and exercise sound judgment and effective problem-solving.
Comfort working in varied environments, including outdoors, in the hospital, and across other University facilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols in assigned off-Grounds areas, paying particular attention to locations with frequent security concerns and performing routine rechecks as needed.
Provide security support at the Medical Center and assist medical staff with patients who may pose unsafe conditions to themselves, staff, or visitors, including de-escalation and appropriate assistance with medical interventions.
Maintain a visible presence on Grounds by patrolling University property, supporting campus safety initiatives, and assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Engage in community service through fair and impartial practices; do not predicate decisions or enforcement on race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Patrol designated areas to identify, report, and, when reasonable and possible, resolve security issues on Grounds and at the Hospital.
Report suspicious and criminal activities, and activities requiring additional personnel, to the appropriate police agency.
Generate reports and conduct traffic control functions as needed.
Assist law enforcement officers with securing crime scenes and provide security for special assignments such as sporting events and concerts, as needed.
Operate under the supervision of a Security Sergeant and serve as additional eyes and ears to University police officers.
Act as a campus security authority under the federal Jeane Clery Disclosure Act.
Act as a responsible employee under Title IX, including timely reporting of sexual harassment or misconduct incidents.