Campus Safety Officer

Randolph-Macon College is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to join our Night Shift Campus Safety team. This position serves and protects the community and property of the college, responds to and documents reports of incidents and requests for service.

NIGHT SHIFT SCHEDULE:

Shifts are based on a two-week repeating cycle with scheduled workdays as follows:

Week 1 = Wed. and Thurs. 8PM - 8AM

Week 2 = Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat., Sun. 8PM - 8AM

Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for promoting positive community relations in the performance of his or her job duties. Officers patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and vehicle while responding to incidents and conducting security checks of building and property. Officers will assist in the preparation of set-ups for athletic and other special events. Officers are required to support the academic environment by maintaining a peaceful and orderly community. Officers provide excellent customer services to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the college.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, or GED equivalent.

• Possess a valid Virginia driver's license and able to undergo satisfactory criminal background and DMV investigation.

• Certified CPR and First Aid through a licensed provider preferred.

• Previous experience in working in a collegiate environment preferred.

• Possess basic computer aptitude, and event planning experience in a similar environment.

• Individual must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Training in mediation, verbal de-escalation, and diversity preferred.

• Must possess physical fitness as this position requires extensive walking, stair climbing and other physical activities that may include but not be limited to, lifting, bending, kneeling, jogging.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of the position involve physical risk when officer comes in contact with possible armed, belligerent trespassers and injured persons emitting bodily fluids. Position is considered essential, requiring an employee to report during inclement weather. Successful candidates must be flexible and willing to work extra shifts and special events as needed.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has over 1500 students and is located on over 120 scenic acres in Ashland, VA. The College blends outstanding academic, residential, athletic, and recreational facilities with the charm of small-town living. The College sits 15 miles from downtown Richmond, thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capitol. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.

Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Randolph-Macon's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

Application

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/rmc1613 in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for three professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.