Job Description
Qualifications
The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems
Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation
Conduct security patrols of all University buildings and grounds
Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely
Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes
Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations
Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner
Responsibilities
The ability to receive and prioritize complaints
Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures
Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license
Render assistance to injured or ill persons
If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to the local hospital
Request rescue services as required
Respond to fire alarms, locate fires and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire, summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic
Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced
Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties
Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus
Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers
Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients
Security Officers will conduct the annual DCJS Certification
Sheets Complete two safety programs per semester in their assigned Residential Hall
Security Officers are responsible for completing their payroll time sheets to ensure that they are accurate
Security Officers are required to familiarize themselves with all the Police Department Policy and Procedures
Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry
Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations
Job description
Title: Campus Security Officer
State Role Title: Security Officer III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
• The ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
• The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems.
• Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license.
• Render assistance to injured or ill persons. If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to the local hospital.
• Request rescue services as required.
• Respond to fire alarms, locate fires and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire, summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced.
• Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties.
• Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus.
• Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers.
• Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients.
• Security Officers will conduct the annual DCJS Certification.
• Sheets Complete two safety programs per semester in their assigned Residential Hall. Security Officers are responsible for completing their payroll time sheets to ensure that they are accurate.
• Security Officers are required to familiarize themselves with all the Police Department Policy and Procedures
Minimum Qualifications
• Conduct security patrols of all University buildings and grounds.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry.
• Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations.
• Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely.
• Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes.
• Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations.
• Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-XXXXXX
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems
Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation
Conduct security patrols of all University buildings and grounds
Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely
Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes
Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations
Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner
Responsibilities
The ability to receive and prioritize complaints
Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures
Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license
Render assistance to injured or ill persons
If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to the local hospital
Request rescue services as required
Respond to fire alarms, locate fires and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire, summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic
Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced
Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties
Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus
Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers
Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients
Security Officers will conduct the annual DCJS Certification
Sheets Complete two safety programs per semester in their assigned Residential Hall
Security Officers are responsible for completing their payroll time sheets to ensure that they are accurate
Security Officers are required to familiarize themselves with all the Police Department Policy and Procedures
Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry
Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations
Job description
Title: Campus Security Officer
State Role Title: Security Officer III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
• The ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
• The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems.
• Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license.
• Render assistance to injured or ill persons. If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to the local hospital.
• Request rescue services as required.
• Respond to fire alarms, locate fires and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire, summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced.
• Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties.
• Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus.
• Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers.
• Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients.
• Security Officers will conduct the annual DCJS Certification.
• Sheets Complete two safety programs per semester in their assigned Residential Hall. Security Officers are responsible for completing their payroll time sheets to ensure that they are accurate.
• Security Officers are required to familiarize themselves with all the Police Department Policy and Procedures
Minimum Qualifications
• Conduct security patrols of all University buildings and grounds.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry.
• Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations.
• Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely.
• Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes.
• Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations.
• Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-XXXXXX
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Campus Security Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Norfolk offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
