Position Summary

To enhance safety & security at their university, our client has partnered with RMC Events, Inc. at a Public University in the Petersburg, VA area. The primary purpose of our Security Services Division is to provide high visibility and high proactive engagement with members of the community, to enhance overall safety & security. Unarmed Security Officers will personify the face of the University and will often be the first point of contact for students, faculty, visitors, and the public in and around the University. RMC’s Security Services Division provide security coverage 365 days a year/24hrs a day and employs over four hundred Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) 01-E Licensed Unarmed Security Officers to provide post security and mobile patrols.

Essential Position Functions & Key Duties

• Unarmed Security Officers serve as additional eyes and ears to the University Police Department.
• Unarmed Security Officers are required to provide timely notifications to our Command Post on situations relative to hazards, suspicious persons/activity and medical/other emergencies.
• Unarmed Security Officers will maintain daily Occurrence Logs and Incident specific reports to account for services they provide.
• Unarmed Security Officers will be approachable, proactive, and aware of persons who appear lost or looking for assistance and provide proactive assistance to those individuals.
• Unarmed Security Officers will provide the public with accurate directions, information, and assistance relative to students, faculty, and visitors.
• Unarmed Security Officers will be a deterrent to crime by being highly visible and extremely proactive in engaging with diverse populations

Education, Training, & Certifications Required

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. College education or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous law enforcement, military, and/or security experience is preferred.
• Must obtain a VA DCJS 01-E Unarmed Security Officer License prior to beginning work. This course will be taught in-house and includes a full fingerprint background check, classroom instruction, and final exam. Clery Act, Title IX, basic CIT, and Civil Diversity training will also be included in this instruction. This license must be renewed bi-annually by completing a recertification course also taught in-house.
• Must obtain your Campus Security Officer (CSO) certification within your first 180 days of employment. This course will be taught in-house. This applies only to client sites that necessitate/require this certification.

Skills Required For Position

• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with a diverse community.
• Ability to operate a portable radio and provide clear transmissions in English.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations quickly, accurately, and effectively.
• Must be able to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) & Post Orders.
• Must have reliable transportation and always be punctual for assigned shifts.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the U.S.
• Must have a strong and verifiable work history with focus given to customer service positions.
• Must submit to an extensive background check including: criminal history (VA State Police & FBI fingerprints), personal & professional references, & employment and education verifications.
• Must provide a DMV driving record for any mobile patrol positions.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, & well-groomed appearance always.
• Must be able to physically carry out job duties which will include up to eight hours patrolling which will entail standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically able to work in all kinds of weather environments and scenarios.
• Must understand the dynamics of working in a diverse and fluid collegiate setting.
• Must be able to work a permanent schedule.

RMC Events, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer providing over 2,800 jobs to citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VA DCJS # 11-3291 & 88-1317

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person