Part-Time Campus Police Officer
Job Description
Full job description
The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
Job Responsibilities
Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Foot patrol of the grounds and buildings for main campus and/or off-sites;
Check doors and complete record of findings;
Secure buildings and open doors as needed;
Provide assistance to other departments within and without the college system;
Answer phones and questions from visitors in a professional and courteous manner;
Handle complaints using proper customer service methods;
Act as a liaison to emergency responders in the event of an emergency;
Complete required reports in a timely fashion ensuring the completeness;
Participate in emergency drills;
Evaluate the emergency drills process and provide feedback;
Report building and grounds deficiencies to the Maintenance Department and ensure proper warning material is used and displayed properly;
Display initiative and efficiency;
Practice good team work inside the department;
Practice regular and dependable attendance and punctuality;
Use knowledge and reasoning skills to make sound decisions that enhance the mission of the department and college;
Obtain and maintain certification in Taser, First Aid, CPR, and AED; and
Complete all other training as required by the college and DCJS.
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.
Must have current firearms certification and maintain such;
Must maintain First Aid and CPR training;
Must be physically able to walk considerable distances;
Must complete appropriate level of NIMS training;
Must have the ability to calmly and professionally handle simple and complex situations;
Must provide quality customer service to students, visitors, and staff;
Must be able to successfully complete all trainings as required by the college; and
Must maintain certification in the use of the Taser.
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/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is 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.
The VCCS is an EOE and 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.
VCCS uses 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.
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