Security​/Public Safety Officer - Patrol Historic Area

Security/Public Safety Officer – Patrol Historic Area

Location: Gloucester, VA |
Salary: $37,918.00–$45,510.00

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not‑for‑profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best‑known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th‑century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Security Officers patrol all Foundation properties to protect exhibits; to assist employees, guests, and contractors; and to respond to emergency situations and calls for service in a timely and efficient manner.

• Perform routine patrol activities to include, but not limited to:
  • Conduct routine patrols and inspections of all Colonial Williamsburg buildings, grounds, parking lots, etc., including but not limited to the art museums, historic area properties, hotels, golf courses, restaurants, retail establishments, outlying properties, etc.
  • Document and record unusual conditions, situations, or events, and provide timely and accurate information to management.
  • Monitor safety conditions, and report deficiencies to management.
  • Provide assistance and backup to other Public Safety employees.
  • Monitor and provide emergency assistance to the public.
  • Perform and follow documented opening and closing procedures in designated buildings as required.
  • Detection and preliminary investigation of crimes/unusual activities, which may include surveillance of individuals, vehicles or locations; interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses; identification and collection of property and evidence; and documenting and reporting findings to the supervisor in charge of the shift.
• Maintain order/mediate disputes and quell disturbances.
• Administer first aid, CPR and use of AED, including moving/assisting incapacitated persons.
• Enforce Foundation rules and regulations.
• Control access to restricted areas, when necessary.
• Relieve communications operators, as required, by becoming familiar with all alarm monitoring systems, communications equipment, logs, records, and CAD system.
• Escort employees and guests as needed.
• Setup crowd/traffic/parking control barriers/equipment.
• Maintain open communications to develop relationships and direct partnerships between employees, guests, and residents to reduce the potential for crime.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have excellent public contact skills, including the ability to deal with people under stressful circumstances.
• Must have excellent communications skills.
• Must be able to read, write and prepare reports using a computer.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment under stress.
• Must have completed high school/GED.
• Must not have a history of criminal convictions, except minor traffic violations.
• Must be able to qualify annually in CPR, first aid and the use of an AED.
• Must be able to work irregular/extended work hours (including frequently fluctuating work hours and rotating shift work).
• Must be able to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• As an essential employee, must be able to report to work/stay at work during poor weather, storm events, and/or emergency conditions.
• Must pass pre‑employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

• Two years public contact experience; two years of college, one‑year experience with Colonial Williamsburg; current certification for CPR, first aid, and use of an AED.

Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.

• Must be able to provide a 5‑year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months.
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months.
• May not have any serious…