University.

About the Position:

Security Officers report to the Security Manager, available for 20-25 hours per week assigned to the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia. Security Officers are non-sworn University employees who provide exceptional security services with professionalism, compassion, and dignity, while dedicated to excellent customer service and a safe and secure campus.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing security services on campus properties 24 hours a day, responsibilities of Security Officers include:

• Monitoring University owned or controlled buildings, areas, and property;
• Performing building lock-downs, unlocks, fire watches, and safety escorts;
• Ensuring academic offices, labs, and sensitive areas are kept secure;
• Observing and reporting suspicious activity, including writing incident reports when necessary; and
• Reporting any problems regarding physical security-related issues, hazards, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age;
• U.S. citizen or legal resident;
• Possess a high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent;
• Successful completion of a thorough background check and fingerprinting;
• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/ The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review;
• Ability to complete Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Campus Security Officer certification training once hired;
• Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Have a command of the English language (verbal and written);
• Availability to work on a rotating basis to ensure weekend, evening, and overnight coverage;
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions;
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to remain calm during stressful periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Due to the highly sensitive nature and level of physical access given to this position, non-students are highly preferred.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Security Officer at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ Complete and submit the online application, to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

University.

About the Position:

Security Officers report to the Security Manager, available for 20-25 hours per week assigned to the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia. Security Officers are non-sworn University employees who provide exceptional security services with professionalism, compassion, and dignity, while dedicated to excellent customer service and a safe and secure campus.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing security services on campus properties 24 hours a day, responsibilities of Security Officers include:

• Monitoring University owned or controlled buildings, areas, and property;
• Performing building lock-downs, unlocks, fire watches, and safety escorts;
• Ensuring academic offices, labs, and sensitive areas are kept secure;
• Observing and reporting suspicious activity, including writing incident reports when necessary; and
• Reporting any problems regarding physical security-related issues, hazards, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age;
• U.S. citizen or legal resident;
• Possess a high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent;
• Successful completion of a thorough background check and fingerprinting;
• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/ The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review;
• Ability to complete Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Campus Security Officer certification training once hired;
• Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Have a command of the English language (verbal and written);
• Availability to work on a rotating basis to ensure weekend, evening, and overnight coverage;
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions;
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to remain calm during stressful periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Due to the highly sensitive nature and level of physical access given to this position, non-students are highly preferred.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Security Officer at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ Complete and submit the online application, to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.