Full-time Positions Available! Great for retirees, and former military! Security Officers provide assistance by patrolling the campus grounds, buildings and parking lots to ensure the welfare, security and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors. Additionally, officers provide traffic control, parking enforcement and gatehouse duties. Security Officers receive a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after hire date. Tuition reimbursement and retirement with employer match are available after one year of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Enforce all federal, state, and campus laws and regulations.
Patrol all areas of campus observing persons and property for the purpose of preventing criminal acts and unusual situations that make students, faculty, staff and visitors vulnerable to crime.
Enforce campus parking and traffic regulations.
Investigate crimes, accidents and complaints and prepare incident and accident reports.
Perform gatehouse duties including greeting arrivals in a professional and courteous manner; maintaining a log of officers’ actions to include locations of officers at all times; and monitoring the LiveSafe system.
Provide first aid to injured or sick persons and arrange for necessary transportation through EMS.
Remain up to date with all policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License with driving record applicable to VWU guidelines
Ability to walk continuously during an extended period of time
Ability to physically react to an emergency situation
Telecommunication and computer skills
Professional and courteous with an emphasis on customer service

Preferred Qualifications

1 to 3 years’ experience as a military or security officer or municipal or private police experience in an institutional setting
Certified or willing to get certified in First Aid, CPR and operation of the AED

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About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls 3,200 students in all programs and all locations with 1,500 traditional students on the main campus and more than 10,000 living alumni. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Social Work across 42 majors. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Education, Master of Environmental Studies, and Master of Arts in Human Services. Students thrive in average class sizes of 14 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Virginia Wesleyan is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.

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