Part-Time Security Officer

Job Description: Provides high profile, uniformed public safety and security services to supplement and assist full-time Public Safety Staff. Part-time Officers may be assigned to mobile patrol or a specific location/detail such as University Chapel security or event security during a given shift. Position requires availability on an as needed/available basis primarily during daylight hours, especially weekends, including holidays. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise. ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTIONS: Performs active and regular patrols of all campus areas and provides effective response to calls for service, as dispatched. Performs parking related responsibilities such as parking enforcement, lots surveys, and traffic control, etc. regularly and consistently. Acts as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors to campus. Provides general information such as directions as well as more up to date information about campus events and activities. Provides safety and security services at University Chapel by enforcing University Chapel rules and regulations. Provides basic greeter function for all Chapel visitors/guests. Monitors security camera systems for University camera systems including the University Chapel. Monitor and respond to Chapel security alarms; i.e. burglary, panic, fire, etc. Provides safety and security services at large University events. Enforces University policies, rules, and regulations. Assists with traffic and parking operations as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Successful candidate will possess a high degree of reliability, ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Successful candidate will also possess the ability to relate well to students, faculty and a diverse community. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and new employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Cover letter and resume are optional. If you upload a resume, the application system will try to auto-fill your employment history and you may adjust this in the application questionnaire. You will be asked to provide contact information for professional references in the application questionnaire. Current W&L Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Career Application, search Find Jobs, and open Find Jobs or Tasks and Reports. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History, and provide three professional references in the appropriate boxes. Refer to this Job Aid for additional guidance. External Applicants: Complete the online application form. The online application form requires you provide names and contact information for three professional references, such as a current or former supervisor. Physical Requirements: Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Working Conditions: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity. Types of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work Schedule: Varied. Daylight hours, especially weekends, are needed. Minimum Pay: $15.76 Non-Benefit Eligible FLSA: Non-Exempt