Commonwealth of VA Careers is hiring: Security Sergeant in Charlottesville

Overview

The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) seeks applicants for the role of Security Sergeant who want to serve the community and help keep the University and surrounding area safe. As a Security Sergeant at one of the nation’s top public universities, you will serve in a vibrant community with a variety of culture, recreation and entertainment opportunities suitable for families and young professionals. UPD supports its employees and encourages creative and innovative approaches to promote public safety, engage the community and be a leader on grounds. Security Sergeants are un-armed, uniformed non-sworn employees who play an integral role in the overall safety and security at the University. To learn more about the UVA Security Department visit: https://uvapolice.virginia.edu/

Job Responsibilities

• Engage in community service through fair and impartial practices. Decisions and enforcement will not be predicated on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
• Serve as a member of the supervisory team for the UPD security division.
• May assist law enforcement officers with securing crime scenes, provide security services for special assignments, such as sporting events and concerts.
• Provide personal, equipment, and property security in assigned areas across Grounds and the Hospital.
• Provide daily operational leadership for the department providing security services.
• Function as a working supervisor; duties include unlocking and checking buildings and observing and reporting suspicious activity to appropriate parties.
• Act as a campus security authority as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
• Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which includes timely reporting of incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Serve as Shift Supervisor for each assigned shift and coordinate with the Assistant Director of Security to resolve problems and work with other University departments and community agencies.
• Must pass the DCJS Campus Security Officer certification and pass Security CIT training (training provided by the department).

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous supervisory experience and the ability to lead by example and mentor team members.
• The ability to appropriately apply safety principles, evaluate situations, and routinely make decisions under varying and often rapidly evolving circumstances.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and engage with the community in a friendly and courteous manner.
• The ability to work with a team to facilitate operations between Security Officers, Supervisors, and other University Police Department members.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to project staffing schedules, navigate various computer programming applications and automated alerting devices.
• Ability to train subordinates on basic security functions, assignments, and applications.
• Ability to apply progressive discipline concepts and interface with HR representatives for personnel issues.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including mandatory overtime as a result of unforeseen circumstances and coverage requirements.
• Comfort working in a variety of environments including outdoors, in the hospital, and in other University facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; preference given to applicants with an associate degree or higher.
• At least two years of work experience in a security or related field.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license with a positive points balance; if applicants have an out-of-state driver’s license, they must obtain a VA license within 90 days of employment.

This is a non-exempt, full-time benefitted position. For a full list of UVA's benefits package, please visit UVA Benefits.

Candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation, separate background check, psychological examination and drug screen prior to their first day of employment.

To Apply

Please apply through Careers at UVA and search for R0071920. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their Jobs Hub. Applicants must complete an online application with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted in this field. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

Additional Information

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

Physical Demands

Security employees are subject to respond to all types of situations including manmade and natural disasters, fires, weather-related emergencies, other emergencies including those of a violent nature. Typical daily physical demands include standing and sitting for extended periods, driving, lifting, traveling and the use of both hands. Physical demands can change significantly from one day to the next based on assignment needs and may include bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.