The posting
At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
The Campus Safety Department is seeking a detailed oriented and alert Campus Safety Officer I. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff, as well as protecting and securing University grounds, buildings, and parking facilities against theft, illegal entry, and damage.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a deterrent criminal events and conduct as a protector of the campus community.
- Enforces all University rules, regulations and policies as well as assisting with assisting with similar actions regarding local, state and federal laws.
- Maintains high visibility and patrols buildings, grounds and parking facilities to secure and protect University property.
- Responds to any emergency and assists all responding emergency services personnel during their respective responses; responds to all other incidents, complaints, alarms, fires, vehicle crashes, disturbances, assaults, robberies as well as any other requests for service on the relevant campuses.
- Files reports for all crimes, rules and policy violations, damage to property, suspicious activity, miscellaneous problems, or any other unusual incident or occurrence.
- Monitors and assists with traffic and parking rules and regulations violations; which may include the movement of vehicles within restricted area(s); may direct traffic as required.
- Maintain communications contact between officers, supervisors and communications base while on duty via two-way radio, cellular telephone or other as approved and may be necessary.
- Locks and unlocks all facilities and activates or deactivates alarms as scheduled and/or instructed.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capable of enforcing all relevant policies and procedures as they pertain to the operation of a higher education campus safety department, and ability to follow department policy and procedure, and commands as given by designated shift supervisors, and command staff.
- Adhere to department policy and procedures which includes but are not limited to: daily duties, patrol, investigations, report writing, personal performance and appearance, as well as emergency management, and warnings/notifications.
- Utilize all equipment and software programs in accordance with Department and University use policy and procedures. Equipment and programs include but are not limited to: two-way radios, golf cart, smart and office phones, general office equipment, Google Office Suite (Gmail and Google Docs), report writing software, systems such as access management, security cameras, and fire alarm.
- Review all reports, emails, messages, and directives from last duty shift. On assigned campus: lock and unlock University buildings as scheduled or by approved request.
- Respond to emergency calls for service and fire alarms; assist responding emergency services personnel; problem solve a variety of issues (such as maintenance and technology issues, parking, and access) and refer to appropriate department; proactive foot and cart patrol of campuses;
- Assist housing community assistants with student violations of housing policy, and well-being checks; provide safety and security for special events on campuses;
- Provide community service and information (such as safety escorts and gold cart shuttles) to assist with campus accessibility;
- Monitor crime trends and report findings to command staff to assist in development of crime prevention strategies; complete all required reports and daily activity logs.
- Conduct field investigations and complete thorough and detailed field reports of reported violations of University policy and state law, and make necessary and directed notifications to appropriate University partners.
- Conduct follow-up interviews, investigations, and create corresponding reports as directed by designated shift supervisors and command staff. Ensures that departmental records, incident reports, and relevant files and information obtained during course of duty are treated with utmost privacy, and/or retained in accordance with applicable records retention policies and law.
- Working knowledge of respective duties and responsibilities to support emergency management, including but not limited to: University emergency management and response plans, and notification system(s), and emergency/disaster drills and exercises.
- Complete all state and department required training when assigned by designated shift supervisors or designee and/or command staff.
- Officers are expected to strive to continuously improve the delivery of department services to consistently exceed Community expectations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
High School graduate or GED required, Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience working in a higher education, law enforcement, security department with familiarity of preventative patrols, investigations, report writing, community oriented problem solving interactions.
Licenses or Certifications
Campus Safety Officer Certification or ability of obtain certification within 6 months from Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Service (DCJS), Basic First Aid and CPR preferred.
Financial Responsibility
No.
Supervision
No.
Special Knowledge
Ability to make critical safety decisions independently when no supervisor is available. Is fully knowledgeable and capable of all laws as they pertain to Campus Safety, such as Clery, Title IX, and FERPA
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- None
Please note that this role is in person based in Arlington, VA. Position will be open until filled.
Compensation/Total Rewards
The hourly rate for this position is $20.52. It is competitive, market-based, and aligned with the University’s financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded. But your total compensation goes well beyond your salary. As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA or HSA; employee assistance program; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan; financial planning; identity theft protection; pet insurance; credit union and more. Interested in continuing your education? Our tuition remission program supports your professional growth and lifelong learning, and is also open to covered dependents. On top of that, our generous paid time off plan gives you the flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
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