What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Officer position at Southside Virginia Community College?
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (
SVCC
). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students,
SVCC
embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC
is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the states capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide protection of life and property on the campus
VCCS
) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employm nt 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 to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
SVCC
). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students,
SVCC
embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC
is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the states capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
- Interested in providing campus safety to a Community College?***
Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide protection of life and property on the campus
- Conducting routine patrols on foot, or by vehicle to deter crime
- Conducting security checks of buildings, parking lots, and campus facilities
- Responding to emergency situations, including medical incidents, accidents, and fires
- Coordinating with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders during crises
- Providing escorts for students, faculty, or staff upon request
- Responding to and investigating reports of criminal activity, disturbances, or suspicious behavior
- Conducting safety training, such as active shooter drills, self-defense classes, or alcohol awareness programs
- Providing first aid or
- Implementing emergency response protocols, such as lockdowns or evacuations
- Participating in threat assessments to identify potential risks to campus safety
- Engagement with the community to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to promote trust and cooperation
- Issuing summons and affecting arrests when required
- Enforcing traffic and parking regulations
- Conducting interviews and gathering evidence in cases of criminal activity or policy violations
- Enforcing college Laws /policies related to drugs, alcohol, weapons, and conduct
- Assisting with conflict resolution
- Documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations through detailed reports
- Investigate criminal activities on campus, such as thefts, assaults, or drug-related offenses
- Gather evidence and process property as described under Virginia Law
VCCS
) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employm nt 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 to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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