What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard - Full-time (Morgan County) position at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?
This position is responsible for conducting interior and exterior unarmed patrols to ensure all entry points and access areas are secure. Effective communication with students, staff, and the public is essential. The role requires documenting incidents through detailed Incident Reports and promptly reporting any crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
This position will communicate facilities issues and repairs to the Director of Facilities. The incumbent will perform general/light-duty maintenance and janitorial tasks, including room setup and assisting with housekeeping organization under the direction of the Director of Facilities.
Applicants must have availability to work a full-time shift (7.75 hours) between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM, Monday-Saturday to accommodate the needs of the department. Overtime may be available.
This position is housed at the Morgan County Center, but may report to other locations as needed to support department operations.
This position is designated as Emergency/Essential Personnel by Blue Ridge CTC and is subject to scheduling or call-up during weather-related closures, emergencies or on an as-needed basis.
- Performs interior and exterior patrols; vehicular patrols of campus parking lots and its environs;
- Unlocking and locking doors; setting intrusion detection alarms;
- Respond to calls for security assistance in regard medical emergencies, and other first responder related requests.
- Monitoring CCTV surveillance cameras; investigating incidents;
- Monitors access control;
- Preparing reports pertaining to incidents;
- Provides customer service to visitors, staff, and students about campus functions.
- Provides safety escort services.
- Annotates log book. Promptly and thoroughly completes incident reports.
- Opens and closes College facilities based on the College’s operating schedule and assists in lock downs.
- Provides parking lot and traffic assistance based upon need or assignment.
- Perform additional functions, including monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, rapid-response equipment, and AED.
- Serve as liaison to the Director of Facilities, specifically for the Morgan County Center.
- Perform general/light duty maintenance services.
- Assist with housekeeping services.
- Serve as receiver.
- Performs related duties as assigned or as directed.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED
Experience:
- One-year serving in a security, law enforcement, emergency medical service, or other related experience is required. Or similar duties while serving in the armed forces of the United States.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain a high level of situational awareness.
- Customer service
- Detail oriented
- Capable of deescalating confrontations.
- Ability to multi-task and communicate, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to walk, sit, climb stairs, and lift packages of moderate weight (up to 50 lbs.) is necessary.
- Ability to adapt to changes in job responsibilities
- Sufficiently good hearing, eyesight, and depth perception to perform the functions of the role.
- Experience and/or training in CPR, AED, basic first aid, and the carriage and deployment of pepper spray preferred.
- Must be willing to participate in OSHA training and certification.
- Intermediate computer skills required.
Licensure/Certification Required
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
Salary : $15
