Campus Security Officer

Campus Security Officer

Germanna Community College, a public institution in Fredericksburg, Virginia, seeks a Campus Security Officer to support the college’s police/security program across all campuses. The officer will ensure safety for students, faculty and staff through proactive patrols, enforce college policies, and maintain reports and logs.

• Assist in supporting the department’s police/security program at all college locations, especially the Fredericksburg campus.
• Provide safety and security through proactive foot and vehicle patrols, positive community engagement, and modern crime prevention techniques.
• Enforce college policies and procedures, maintain order, and uphold the institution’s image and respect.
• Work required shift work (24‑hour scheduling/Essential Personnel) and be available for any two of three shifts at any location during the month.
• Inspect designated areas routinely, maintain reports and logs, and complete other duties as required.

• Assist the agency or state government during emergencies declared by the Governor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel between campuses may be required.

Operation of a state vehicle:
Yes.

Schedule varies to support continuous operations; coverage required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Considerable working knowledge of statute enforcement, safety and security concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of security vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other security equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, meet physical demands, and react appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse population to gather information, write factual reports, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a campus security officer, as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Previous experience or training in public safety operations.
• First Aid, CPR and AED training certification.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with a clean driving history.
• Knowledge of police/security best practices and OSHA standards.
• DCJS Certification as a Campus Security Officer, or knowledge/experience in the security field.
• Law Enforcement/Security experience in a public service community or policing‑oriented organization.
• Basic skills in operating personal computers, records management systems, and understanding of NIMS/ICS.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access during the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.