Security Officer

Overview

This position patrols assigned campus areas; provides support for the efficient operation of the College’s security department; and enforces Vance-Granville Community College’s policies and procedures, to provide a safe environment for students and employees. This position reports directly to the Campus Police Sergeant.

Salary: VGCC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; and internal peer equity in offer calculations.

This position is assigned to the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, NC; however, some travel to other counties in the college’s service area is expected.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Performs routine security duties in accordance with established Security Department guidelines.
• Locks and unlocks rooms on campus grounds as directed by security guidelines.
• Regularly patrols assigned areas to ensure VGCC students and personnel are in a secure environment.
• Warns violators of rule infractions.
• Complete first aid and CPR training along with operating an AED.
• Enforces college student code of conduct and investigates incidents when necessary. Conducts interviews involving incidents that occur on campus and writes incident reports.
• Issues parking citations for violations.
• Opens and closes facilities. Monitors alarm systems and responds when necessary. Monitors and controls access to buildings and restricted areas.
• Maintains high visibility and assists staff, students and visitors on campus with information and/or directions to various buildings or other campus locations.
• Monitors video surveillance systems and Emergency Notification Systems. Monitors and responds to Panic Alert notifications sent through campus IP phones.
• Maintains specialized training and certifications that are required for approved and issued equipment.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any facility/campus repairs needed or problems identified while on duty (e.g. lights burned out, systems down, plumbing leaks, etc.).
• Makes proper notifications and takes appropriate actions if a safety issue is discovered or reported (e.g. unsafe stairs, falling concrete, broken windows, etc.).
• Checks working order of emergency phones monthly and reports to proper authority any problems.
• Monitors student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form.
• Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Security Officer training or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and other officer related skills.
• Must be CPR / AED certified or must be able to attain certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have the ability to interact and maintain effective working relations with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and public emergency response agencies.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 pm or 6 pm to 10 pm and as needed and may work at any of the college’s four campus locations.

• Associate Degree.
• Experience working in the North Carolina Community College System.
• Three years related experience.

• Work independently.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Possible working in extreme temperatures, wet, humid, and hot.