Job Description
Shenandoah University's Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for a Campus Safety Officer. This key position is responsible for the protection and safety of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Shenandoah University's main campus is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with locations across the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Shenandoah University Campus Safety Officers work in unison with colleagues to plan, implement, and oversee the university's safe environment. Uniformed officers promote community cooperation and consistency through a professional appearance and a positive impression within the campus community. Campus Safety Officers collaboratively promote safety measures to promote campus safety and educate the community to avoid becoming a victim. This is an unarmed position.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing foot patrol and vehicle patrol (Night and Day shifts).
• Perform sedentary positions during special events or as needed
• Respond to and investigate suspicious activity
• Open and secure buildings, dormitory rooms, and vehicles
• Answer questions and interact with the campus community, visitors, vendors, etc.
• Monitor surveillance cameras
• Issue parking violations and No-trespass notices
• Maintain Daily Activity Record - Upload into electronic files
• Successfully complete Virginia's Campus Security Officer certification training
• Notify local law enforcement of suspected or past criminal incidents on campus

Required Skills
Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 Years of age
• Valid operator's license
• High school education or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Ability to climb hills and stairs
• Ability to successfully complete required training
• Attention to detail
• Honesty and Integrity
• Customer focused
• Leader and Team Player
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• The successful candidate will 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, and jogging. Officers patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, and vehicle

Desired Skills (but not required)

• Virginia Campus Security Officer qualification
• Prior experience associated with campus security
• Emergency management, military, or law enforcement background
• Basic first-aid skills
• Associate degree

How to Apply:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check and a satisfactory driving record will be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.