Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Lead Security Officer (00150) Role Title Security Officer IV Role Code 69114-SW FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29000150 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield – 041 Hiring Range Salary range is up to – $66,000 commensurate w/qualifications & experience Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category D-Protective Service Worker Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and as needed.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Bright Point Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. Bright Point Community College adds value to the greater Richmond community by offering freshman- and sophomore-level classes that easily transfer to top-notch colleges and universities, more than 60 in-demand career and technical programs, personal enrichment and professional development classes for lifetime learning, professors committed to excellence in teaching, and high-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for our entire community.
Brightpoint Community College seeks to hire a Lead Security Officer to assists with the planning, implementation, supervision, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the specific safety services and functions, including operating policies, procedures, and methods.
Responsibilities includes:
- Assists with the coordination of all security operations designed to meet the unique needs of the college including: maintaining a safe campus environment, protecting life and property, supervising security operations, providing essential public safety services, participating in events planning, overseeing investigations, delivering educational programs, administering campus parking, and working cooperatively with local and state law enforcement agencies and government authorities
- Ensures the college’s security force maintains a high level of customer service, as they are often the first people that constituents and visitors will interact
- Project a positive image of the college and security services through a positive attitude and appearance; good oral and communication skills; ability to function mentally and physically under stress and in emergency conditions.
- Reports to and receives general direction from the Security Manager
- Serves as essential personnel
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA’s/Required Qualifications
Qualifications includes:
- Considerable knowledge of designing and implementing security operations
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, schedule work based on funds available, and utilize an automated maintenance request system
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership ability
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, outside vendors and department heads
- Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports
- Must have ability to analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and function within a modern office setting
- Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations at all college locations 24/7
- Considerable experience in judicial system, public safety, police sciences or in the security field.
- Supervisor and/or leadership experience in a security or law enforcement setting
- DCJS Campus Security Officer Certification, or ability to obtain, is required
- Appreciation for the educational and student development aspects of a campus public safety operation
- Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and leadership skills in dealing with direct reports, students, faculty, staff and the general public
- Valid driver’s license is required
- High school diploma or GED , or equivalent combination of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.
Additional Considerations
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
As required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_2262P Recruitment Type General Public – G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/15/2023 Job Close Date 07/28/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.brightpoint.edu Contact Name Cherie Watts Email cwatts@brightpoint.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period.
Additional Information
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
EEO /AA EMPLOYER
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.