Campus Safety & Security Officer

Job Category
:
Campus Operation & Maintenance

Requisition Number
: CAMPU
001467

• Posted :
  July 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Location
: 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Reports to
:
Security Supervisor

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule
:
Full-time;
Friday - Tuesday 12am - 8am

Founded in 1982,
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission?
Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

WCBay's Security department is a dedicated, service-focused team that works hard to keep the campus safe, secure, and welcoming for everyone. As a visible and trusted presence, they support residents, families, staff, and visitors while encouraging a culture of preparedness, accountability, and care. Guided by values like respect, passion, and professionalism, the team prioritizes clear communication, teamwork, and quick response in everything they do.

With a proactive, community-minded approach, they help make sure everyone on campus feels safe and supported.

The Campus Safety and Security Officer requires contact with the residents, their family members, team members and guests and visitors on campus. Very often the first interaction with guests and visitors, as well as the first responders for emergency calls. Performs security related responsibilities which includes conducting patrols of all buildings and grounds on and around campus and WCCB premises. Secures campus to ensure those not authorized are kept off the premises, and those who are permitted on campus have been properly screened and have the IDs visible while on campus.

Responds to medical emergencies, and other emergencies on campus. Responsible for managing patrol parking on WCCB premises, enforcing parking policies, including managing violations, i.e., writing tickets, booting cars and managing towing [as authorized]. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.

• Must know and understand the procedures for fire emergencies, fire department arrival and assistance and evacuation of residents and HCC/ALC patients.
• As part of normal patrolling, you must understand basic operations of boilers, chillers, pumps, and emergency diesel generators to be able to stop and start a shift in an emergency. Know locations of temperature and pressure gauges in kitchen and mechanical spaces to record daily readings.
• Performs minor maintenance functions as deemed necessary or assigned by the supervisor.
• Provides assistance to the Fire department when summoned.
• Must be familiar with disaster plans for hurricanes, tornados, bomb threats, flooding, etc.
• Must manage the handling and reporting of safety violations and mechanical problems.
• Must understand the proper procedure and call signs for portable radio communications.
• Must have contact supervisory and key maintenance personnel when necessary, and know and understand the procedures for rescue managing anyone trapped in an elevator.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear, professional interactions.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with older adults, showing patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Provides high-quality service with a positive and responsive approach to resident and family needs.
• Maintains accuracy, consistency, and dependability in all tasks and responsibilities.

• Must be able to dead lift 50 lbs., and walk 50 feet
• Must be able to climb fourteen stories of stairs.
• Must be able to walk the campus, 5 to 7 miles per shift, regardless of weather conditions

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• M…