Security Guard

Provides public safety and security support to students, employees, and visitors at all campus locations. Ensures the physical security and safety of the campus grounds and facilities. Patrols the grounds, monitors the school's CCTV cameras, works at special events, responds to incidents and assists College administrators and local authorities as necessary.

This is a floater position which will report to all Blue Ridge CTC locations as required to meet the needs of the position.

This position is designated as Emergency/Essential Personnel by Blue Ridge CTC and is subject to scheduling or call-up during weather‑related closures, emergencies or on an as‑needed basis.

• Performs foot and vehicular patrols of interior and exterior locations on campus.
• Monitors the surveillance camera (CCV) and alarm systems.
• Monitors access control.
• Reports any illegal misconduct, crimes, suspicious activity/persons or hazards on campus to supervisor or appropriate authority.
• Responds to recognized or reported emergencies (Rapid Response Team – medical emergencies, evacuation of campus, interpersonal conflict).
• Provides customer service to visitors, staff and students – information about campus functions.
• Summons assistance by two‑way radio or other devices.
• Prepares student and employee IDs and issues vehicle parking permits (Main Campus).
• Annotates log book, and promptly and thoroughly completes incident reports.
• Provides safety escort services.
• Opens and closes College facilities based on the College's operating schedule and assists in campus lock‑downs.
• Provides parking lot and traffic assistance based upon need or assignment.
• Performs daily mail pick‑up and delivery when assigned to the Tech Center.
• In the absence of the primary & secondary Receivers, acts in a tertiary role. In this capacity, is certified by the college to receive all packages destined for Tech Center recipients.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.

• High School diploma/GED

• Security, law enforcement, or similar position, including service in the US military – 1 year

• Basic Security and/or Law Enforcement principles similar to those acquired while serving as a member of a local, county, state, federal or military law enforcement agency, or equivalent post within a private security entity.
• Visual acuity to observe and accurately identify individuals and vehicles on CCTV surveillance cameras, and to complete incident reports.
• Skilled in Report Writing.
• Oral and Written Communication.
• General Computer Skills.
• Ability to de‑escalate tense situations that arise, and maintaining a calm but deliberate demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Certified in Basic First Aid.
• CPR and AED techniques, or be able to achieve these certifications shortly after reporting for duty.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Upon hire, employee will be trained and certified in the carriage, safe‑handling, deployment, and storage of OC‑pepper spray.

2 vacancies

Position open until filled.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre‑employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at  or email hr.