Campus Safety Officer I

Campus Safety Officer I

Job Title: Campus Safety Officer I

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Campus Safety

Job Summary/Objective: To provide a safe environment and to provide assistance to those on the Sweet Briar campus.

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.

Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.

The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.

When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Part-time, on-call day, evening, and weekend availability required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete requirements to become a registered Virginia Campus Security Officer.
• Must be able to exemplify character, confidentially, and situational leadership required as a representative of the college
• Respond to dispatched calls for service
• Operate a safety vehicle, or on foot to observe violations of College regulations and investigate suspicious activities and disturbances on Sweet Briar College properties
• May assist with interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims regarding crimes reported and complete a detailed incident-based report
• Provide public services such as assisting with motorists and Emergency Medical Services
• Provide Emergency First Aid
• Assist with special events, crowd control, traffic control, VIP security, and escorts money deposits
• Respond to maintenance calls such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire alarms to determine if certain personnel need to be called out
• Lock and unlock buildings, classrooms, Residence Halls, and other areas as needed
• Attend annual training such as first aid, and active shooter
• Report unsafe conditions existing on-campus streets and facilities belonging to the College
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Successfully complete an oral review, background investigation, medical and psychological examination
• Possess a safe driving record
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 in each eye
• No convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude
• No use of Marijuana three years prior to the date of hire
• No use or possession of any illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.
• Ability to pass random drug testing to maintain employment
• Not smoke or use any tobacco products while on duty
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license and insurability
• Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with the public
• Successfully Campus Security Officer Training
• Successfully complete First Aid Training
• Successfully complete Emergency Management Training

• Must be able to work independently and with little supervision
• Must possess good decision-making skills and be even-tempered
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and mandated overtime when necessary
• Must be able to follow rules, directives, and orders
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear and well-articulated information
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Sweet Briar College, the Department of Campus Safety, and to a variety of departments within the College, and in our local community
• Strong organizational skills
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply sound judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Law Enforcement, Security, or Military preferred

Work Environment: The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Required to travel by vehicle or foot across campus
• Required to stand for extended periods to perform traffic/security details
• Required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
• Required to operate a College Emergency Services vehicle or ATV
• Administer Emergency First Aid when necessary
• May be required to wear a body camera
• Handle materials that could be of a hazardous nature
• Ability to assist motorists with vehicle jump starts, unlocks, and escorts
• Ability to handle physical confrontation
• Required to work a rotating schedule
• Required to work overtime occasionally without advanced notice

Travel: None

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.