Security Sergeant

The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) seeks applicants for the role of Security Sergeant who want to serve the community and help keep the University and surrounding area safe.

As a Security Sergeant 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 Sergeants are un-armed, uniformed non-sworn employees who play an integral role in the overall safety and security at the University.

Responsibilities Include:

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

• Serve as a member of the supervisory team for the UPD security division.

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

• Provide personal, equipment, and property security in assigned areas across Grounds and the Hospital

• Provide daily operational leadership for the department providing security services.

• Function as a working supervisor, duties include unlocking and checking buildings and observing and reporting suspicious activity to appropriate parties.

• 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.

• Responsible for supervising, training and evaluating staff.

• Responsible party (Shift Supervisor) for each assigned shift and is responsible to the Assistant Director of Security for resolving problems and working with other University departments and community agencies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, preference is given to applicants with an associate degree or higher.

• At least two years of work experience in a security or related field.

• Applicants must pass the DCJS Campus Security Officer certification and pass Security CIT training. (Training will be provided by the department)

• A Valid Virginia Driver's license with a positive points balance is required, if applicants have an out of state driver's license they must be able to obtain a VA license within 90 days of employment.

• Previous supervisory experience and the ability to lead by example and mentor team members.

• The ability to appropriately apply safety principles, evaluate situations, and routinely make decisions under varying and often rapidly evolving situations.

• Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and approachable, and courteous engagement with the community.

• The ability to work with a team to facilitate operations between Security Officers, Supervisors, and other members of the University Police Department.

• Applicants must be able to quickly learn new technologies, and have strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.

• Must possess the ability to project staffing schedules, navigate various computer programming applications and automated alerting devices.

• Applicants must be able to train subordinates on basic Security functions, assignments, and applications.

• Applicants must be able to apply progressive discipline concepts and interface with HR representatives for personnel issues

• Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including mandatory overtime as a result of unforeseen circumstances and coverage requirements.

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

Candidates will be required to complete a background check, psychological assessment, and drug screen before a formal offer of employment will be made per University policy.

To learn more about the UVA security department visit : https://uvapolice.virginia.edu/

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/ and search for "R0064059"

Complete an application online and attach:

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position

• Contact information for 3 references

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for "R0064059"

• Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box.

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.*

For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Security employees are subject to respond to all types of situations including but not limited to, manmade and natural disasters, fires, weather related emergencies, other emergencies including those of a violent nature. Typical daily physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, driving, lifting, traveling and the use of both hands. Physical demands for security employees can change significantly from one day to the next based on the needs for a particular assignment and can include any of the above including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs and heavy lifting.

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.