Title: Senior Security Guard

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: University Police/Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $20/hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Security Guard. Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in supporting the department’s police / public safety programs at all University of Mary Washington campus locations.
  
• Provide safety and security to students, faculty and staff in a professional, courteous manner through proactive foot and vehicle patrols, positive community engagement, and use of modern crime prevention techniques.
  
• Maintain order and uphold the image and respect of all university community members through enforcement of university policies and crime prevention practices.
  

This position is required to work shift work (24 hour scheduling / Essential Personnel) and may be assigned to any of several university properties.

This is a part-time, wage position and is not eligible for fringe benefits.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Considerable working knowledge of campus safety and security concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
  
• Exceptional of customer service skills.
  
• Demonstrated skills in the use of security vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other types of security equipment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, meet physical demands of the position, to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations, to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse population, to gather information and write factual reports, and to explain and ensure compliance with policies, rules, and regulations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality customer service ability and effective interpersonal communication skills while utilizing conflict resolution methods.
  
• Must be US citizen.
  
• Must be over 18 years of age.
  
• Must not have any convictions for domestic violence or active/pending protective orders.

Required Experience:

• Previous experience in military service or law enforcement or campus security.

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School diploma or equivalent training and experience.
• Current certification as a campus security officer as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) or the ability to quickly obtain re-certification through VA DCJS in-service/waiver process.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous years of experience or training in Enforcement/Security in a campus public safety or security department that practiced community policing oriented service.
• First Aid, CPR and AED training certification.
  
• Law Enforcement/Security experience in a public service community policing oriented organization.
  
• Basic skills in the operation of personal computers, records management systems, and understanding of NIMS/ICS.
• Knowledge of police/security “best practices” and OSHA standards.
  
• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service (VA DCJS) certification as a Campus Security Officer.

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by March 6, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

Successful completion of in-depth background investigation to include: reference checks, FBI finger print based criminal history check (including sexual offender registry checks), degree/diploma validation, DMV (clean driving history) record checks, license verification, credit report reviews, drug screen, and a medical examination. May be required to take polygraph examination for verification of background information.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.