Security Officer

The University of Virginia Police Department is seeking applicants for newly opened Security Officer positions. We are seeking applicants who want to serve the community and help keep the University and surrounding area safe.

As a Security Officer at one of the nation’s top public universities, you will be serving in a vibrant community with a variety of culture, recreation and entertainment opportunities – suitable for families and young professionals.

UPD takes pride in being a leader in community-based, progressive approaches toward safety. The department supports its employees and encourages them to introduce creative and innovative ways to promote public safety, engage the community and be a leader on grounds.

At UPD, Security Officers are un-armed, uniformed non-sworn employees who play an integral role in the overall safety and security at the University.

Responsibilities and Duties of a Security Officer :

• Engage in community service through fair and impartial practices.  Decisions and enforcement will not be predicated on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

• Patrol designated areas to identify, report, and, when reasonable and possible, resolve security issues on Grounds and at the Hospital.

• Report suspicious and criminal activities and activities requiring additional personnel to the appropriate police agency.

• Generate reports and conduct traffic control functions as needed.

• May assist law enforcement officers with securing crime scenes, provide security services for special assignments, such as sporting events and concerts.

• Operate under the supervision of a Security Sergeant and serve as additional eyes and ears to University police officers.

• Act as a campus security authority as defined by the federal Jeane Clery Disclosure Act.

• Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which includes timely reporting of incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Previous work experience in security or in a position dealing with the public.

• A demonstrated ability to be responsive, approachable, and provide courteous engagement with the community is essential.

• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to accurately write reports and testify in court.

• The ability to maintain a calm, balanced perspective, and successfully complete duties in a stressful situation is required, as is the ability to analyze situations and use good judgment.

• Applicants must be comfortable with working in a variety of environments including outdoors, in the hospital, and in other University facilities.

$18.00/hour base pay with the ability to earn up to $21.50/ hour

- Medical center assignments earn an additional $2.00 / hour

- Evening and Night shifts earn an additional $1.50/ hour

$5,000 bonus within the first year of employment

Benefits Include: The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!

Candidates will be required to complete a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and drug screen prior to their first day of employment.

To learn more about the UVA security department visit : http s://uvapolice.virgi nia.edu/

TO APPLY

Please visit UVA job board:https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for "Security Officer"

Complete an application online and attach the following document

• resume

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for 'Security Officer'.

Applications that are missing required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the Application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Academic recruiter, [email protected]  

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.