Security Guard - Full-time (Morgan County)

This position is responsible for conducting interior and exterior unarmed patrols to ensure all entry points and access areas are secure. Effective communication with students, staff, and the public is essential. The role requires documenting incidents through detailed Incident Reports and promptly reporting any crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement. This position will communicate facilities issues and repairs to the Director of Facilities. The incumbent will perform general/light-duty maintenance and janitorial tasks, including room setup and assisting with housekeeping organization under the direction of the Director of Facilities. Applicants must have availability to work a full-time shift (7.75 hours) between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM, Monday-Saturday to accommodate the needs of the department. Overtime may be available. This position is housed at the Morgan County Center, but may report to other locations as needed to support department operations. This position is designated as Emergency/Essential Personnel by Blue Ridge CTC and is subject to scheduling or call-up during weather-related closures, emergencies or on an as-needed basis.

• Performs interior and exterior patrols; vehicular patrols of campus parking lots and its environs;
• Unlocking and locking doors; setting intrusion detection alarms;
• Respond to calls for security assistance in regard medical emergencies, and other first responder related requests.
• Monitoring CCTV surveillance cameras; investigating incidents;
• Monitors access control;
• Preparing reports pertaining to incidents;
• Provides customer service to visitors, staff, and students about campus functions.
• Provides safety escort services.
• Annotates log book. Promptly and thoroughly completes incident reports.
• Opens and closes College facilities based on the College's operating schedule and assists in lock downs.
• Provides parking lot and traffic assistance based upon need or assignment.
• Perform additional functions, including monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, rapid-response equipment, and AED.
• Serve as liaison to the Director of Facilities, specifically for the Morgan County Center.
• Perform general/light duty maintenance services.
• Assist with housekeeping services.
• Serve as receiver.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed. Education
• High School diploma/GED Experience
• Security, law enforcement, or similar position, including service in the US military - 1 year Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Basic Security and/or Law Enforcement principles similar to those acquired while serving as a member of a local, county, state, federal or military law enforcement agency, or equivalent post within a private security entity.
• Skilled in Report Writing;
• Oral and Written Communication;
• General Computer Skills;
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations that arise, and maintaining a calm but deliberate presence when dealing with emergency situations.
• Diplomatically deal with a diverse range of clientele, and liaison with local law enforcement and other first responders is critical. Licensure/Certification Required
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Training in the use and deployment of OC Spray preferred.

Position open until filled. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email hr@blueridgectc.edu .