Senior Security Officer 00671

Working Title:

Senior Security Officer 00671

Role Title:

Security Officer III

Position Number:

00671

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

Yes

This position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Designated Personnel:

Yes

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest:

No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:

No

Departmental Objective:

The University Police Department’s mission is to patrol the University properties helping to assure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus by using the philosophy of community policing. The Department’s mission will be achieved through a proactive, community service approach to problem resolution and by offering crime prevention programs on safety, self-protection, substance abuse, sexual assault, and protection of personal belongings. This mission will be the charge of every employee of this Department.
The Security Section within the CNU Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of the faculty, staff, students, guests, and the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University.

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of this position is to provide world class physical security services for designated locations and events, primarily the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, to protect the museum’s collection, life, and property and to ensure a safe and secure business and educational environment so that arts and education programs can be accomplished by the operating staff, faculty, students, and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Ability to flex to other departments on campus as business need dictates
• Basic knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Must be dependable and maintain a professional appearance
• Excellent interpersonal communication and public contact skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in a variety of situations essential
• Ability to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays on an alternative work schedule
• Ability to successfully pass a thorough background investigation to determine suitability to work with restricted law enforcement information
• Ability to successfully complete the Department of Criminal Justice Services Campus Security Officer certification
• Ability to work under pressure in response to emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and the public
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to independently evaluate critical situations and make decisions consistent with the mission and function of the CNU Police Department
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Consideration(s):

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Current certification as a Department of Criminal Justice Services Campus Security Officer

Experience:

• Considerable experience working in a museum or fine arts security setting
• Experience in a security setting at an institution of higher education
• Prior experience using two-way radios
• Experience working with alarm systems

Salary Information:

Starting at $36,552, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information:

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code:

69113

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
• Ability to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays on an alternative work schedule
• Ability to successfully complete the Department of Criminal Justice Services Campus Security Officer certification

Is this position telework eligible?:

No

Posting Number:

PS1214P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

05/05/2026

Closing Date:

05/28/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.*