Security Sergeant

University of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services
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The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) seeks applicants for the role of Security Sergeant who want to serve the community and help keep the University and surrounding area safe. As a Security Sergeant at one of the nation's top public universities, you will be serving in a vibrant community with a variety of culture, recreation and entertainment opportunities - suitable for families and young professionals. UPD takes pride in being a leader in community-based, progressive approaches toward safety. The department supports its employees and encourages them to introduce creative and innovative ways to promote public safety, engage the community and be a leader on grounds. At UPD, Security Sergeants are un-armed, uniformed non-sworn employees who play an integral role in the overall safety and security at the University.

  • Engage in community service through fair and impartial practices.
  • Serve as a member of the supervisory team for the UPD security division.
  • Assist law enforcement officers with securing crime scenes and provide security services for special assignments.
  • Provide personal, equipment, and property security in assigned areas across Grounds and the Hospital.
  • Provide daily operational leadership for the department providing security services.
  • Function as a working supervisor, unlocking and checking buildings and observing and reporting suspicious activity.
  • Act as a campus security authority as defined by the federal Jeane Clery Disclosure Act.
  • Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
  • Serve as the responsible party (Shift Supervisor) for each assigned shift.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required; preference is given to applicants with an associate degree or higher.
  • At least two years of work experience in a security or related field.
  • A Valid Virginia Driver's license with a positive points balance is required.
  • Previous supervisory experience and the ability to lead by example.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to project staffing schedules and navigate various computer programming applications.
  • Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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