Security Patrol Officer

Retired Police Officer, Owner of KTS Leadership & Consulting / KTS Law Enforcement Training

Position: Security Patrol Officer

Department: Safety & Security, University of Charleston

Posted: October 28, 2025

• Documentation and initial investigation of all reported crime‑related incidents, car accidents, personal injuries, industrial or employee accidents, suspicious activity, Homeland Security concerns, etc.
• Assist all law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel called upon to assist the university (mutual aid agreement in place with local agencies).
• Accurate documentation of all incidents and activity required by the U.S. Dept. of Education for campus crime reporting purposes.
• Routine day and night patrols of all campus property (foot and vehicle patrols). Special or extra patrols may be designated for specific locations based on events and activity.
• Confront and remove offenders or trespassers from the campus community.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Walking and/or running
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Use hands to feel, reach, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Work outdoors for extended periods with exposure to hot and cold temperatures
• Take action during emergency situations, including violent encounters with suspects
• Daily lock up and opening of university buildings, classrooms, and offices
• Parking and traffic enforcement
• Extra patrol assignments for large events, crowds, and parking concerns
• Special surveillance assignments as directed
• Daily visual inspection of grounds and buildings for fire hazards, safety issues, and maintenance concerns, reporting to Facilities
• Extra patrol at sporting events with escorts for coaches and referees as required
• Courtesy calls to assist people locked out of vehicles or offices, with dead car batteries, etc.
• Bank escorts for the university as needed
• Completion of all mandatory security/law enforcement training and other required training
• Valid driver's license with no serious traffic offenses in the last 7–9 years for DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene, hit and run
• If not certified, eventually obtain certification with ASP tactical baton, pepper spray, Taser, CPR, AED, basic first aid, and all required levels of NIMS
• Other duties as assigned

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Eric Smith, Chief of Security (ericsmith).

University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Entry level

Full-time

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