Security Guard

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus buildings and grounds to ensure staff, students, and visitors are safe.
• Make inspections of designated priority areas on a routine basis.
• Ensure building security through routine patrol and scheduled locking/unlocking of buildings.
• Provide escort service and parking enforcement.
• Respond to fire alarms, assist during scheduled special events and after‑hours functions in the areas of traffic control, maintain static security posts when needed, and assist with parking assignments as requested.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement security plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to respond promptly and exercise sound judgment in situations where required.
• Must meet the physical conditions of the job; position requires mobility to use stairs.
• Demonstrated experience in a security position or a related field (e.g., law enforcement, military, etc.) or experience with building security and protection.

• Ability to be firearm certified.
• Basic computer proficiency, with the ability to use web‑based applications.
• Experience working in a campus environment.

This is an hourly pool position that works variable hours during the week, evenings, and/or weekends, and when the campus is closed and requires security 24/7.

All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve‑month period beginning May1 each year.

This is a non‑exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, as directed and approved by the supervisor.

Must meet the physical conditions of the job. Requires mobility to use stairs. Requires both attention to events and sitting patiently and discreetly while they occur, sometimes for extended periods of time.

Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position has been designated as essential and may require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.

Hourly rate: up to $17.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

William&Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‑being and professional growth, including access to on‑campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available.

Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval; it depends on the likelihood of an employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers.

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William&Mary’s status as an equal‑opportunity employer by viewing the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).