Public Safety Officer

Locations

BRUTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL
301 First St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

• Perform routine patrol activities (conduct routine patrols and inspections of all Colonial Williamsburg buildings, grounds, parking lots, etc.).
• Conduct regular foot, bicycle, or vehicle patrols to increase visibility, accessibility, and approachability within the community.
• Monitor safety conditions and document unusual conditions, situations, or events, providing timely and accurate information and reporting deficiencies to management.
• Detect and conduct preliminary investigations of crimes or unusual activities, including surveillance, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, collecting evidence, and reporting findings to the supervising officer.
• Perform communications activities in the Communications Center, including receiving, analyzing, and prioritizing emergency and non‑emergency calls; dispatching units; monitoring fire, burglar, duress, access‑control and CCTV systems; logging calls; responding to phone inquiries; assigning reports to field officers; inspecting equipment; and reviewing previous shift logs.
• Maintain order, mediate disputes, and quell disturbances.
• Provide emergency assistance to the public, including administering first aid, CPR, AED, and moving or assisting incapacitated individuals.
• Enforce Colonial Williamsburg Foundation rules and regulations.
• Control access to restricted areas when necessary.
• Escort employees and guests as needed.
• Set up crowd, traffic, and parking control barriers and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• No history of criminal convictions except minor traffic violations.
• Annual qualifications in CPR, first aid, and AED usage.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours, including rotating shifts, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Willingness to report to work and remain on site during poor weather, storm events, or emergencies.
• Pass pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing and be subject to random alcohol and controlled‑substance testing.
• Obtain Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certification as an unarmed security officer within 120 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Provide a 5‑year motor‑vehicle record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May not have more than one moving violation or at‑fault accident within 12 months, nor more than two moving violations or at‑fault accidents within 36 months.
• Must not have serious motor‑vehicle violations such as excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, or suspended/revoked license.

• Two years of public contact experience.
• Two years of college education.
• Current certification for CPR, first aid, and AED.
• Typing speed of 30 words per minute and reasonable data entry rate.
• Excellent public contact skills and ability to handle stressful situations with people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and prepare reports using a computer.
• Exercising sound judgment under stress.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Stand:
Constantly, Walk:
Constantly, Sit:
Frequently, Use hands/fingers:
Frequently, Climb or balance:
Frequently, Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl:
Frequently, Reach with hands/arms:
Frequently, Talk or hear:
Frequently, Lift up to 10lbs:
Frequently, Lift up to 25lbs:
Occasionally, Lift up to 50lbs (with assistance):
Occasionally, Lift up to 100lbs (with assistance):
Occasionally, More than 100lbs (with assistance):
Rarely, Wet/humid conditions:
Frequently, Work near moving mechanical parts:
Occasionally, Fumes/airborne particles:
Occasionally, Extreme cold:
Frequently, Extreme heat:
Frequently.

Regular, full‑time 40‑hour per week. Rotating shifts with weekend requirements; may require holidays and overtime as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.