Campus Safety Officer I

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.

About the role

The Campus Safety Officer is expected to provide for the safety of students, faculty, and staff; and to protect and secure University grounds, buildings, and parking facilities against theft, illegal entry, and damage.

Status: Full-time • Grade 8 • Target weekly hours: 40 (shifts) • Location: Main Campus • Benefits eligible

Responsibilities

• Serves as a deterrent to criminal events and conduct as a protector of the campus community.
• Enforces all University rules, regulations, and policies as well as assisting with local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintains high visibility and patrols buildings, grounds, and parking facilities to secure and protect University property.
• Responds to emergencies and assists all responding emergency services personnel; responds to incidents, complaints, alarms, fires, vehicle crashes, disturbances, assaults, robberies, and any other requests for service on campus.
• 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; may direct traffic as required.
• Maintains communications contact between officers, supervisors, and communications base while on duty via two-way radio, cellular telephone, or other approved means.
• Locks and unlocks all facilities and activates or deactivates alarms as scheduled and/or instructed.

Other Duties and Assignments

• Reviews all reports, emails, messages, notices, and directives from previous shifts; receives briefing from shift supervisor; reviews current campus calendar and activities at the beginning of each shift.
• Conducts field investigations, follow-up investigations, and interviews as directed; completes detailed reports to inform relevant campus departments.
• Is fully knowledgeable of all campus buildings, departments, functions, and grounds.
• Maintains proper personal appearance at all times when on duty, including neatly trimmed hair and facial hair and proper hygiene.
• Maintains all quality and professional standards within the Campus Safety department; reports any standards not being met.
• Fills in on various shifts or in four-hour (minimum) blocks of time to cover scheduling vacancies, special events, or other personnel needs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required; Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience working in higher education, law enforcement, or a security department with familiarity of preventative patrols, investigations, report writing, and community-oriented problem-solving interactions.
• Campus Safety Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Basic First Aid and CPR preferred.

Special Knowledge

• Ability to make critical safety decisions independently when no supervisor is available.
• Fully knowledgeable and capable of all laws as they pertain to Campus Safety, such as Clery, Title IX, and FERPA.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.52.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• University contributions to the 403(b) retirement plan.
• Financial planning and identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance and credit union access.
• Tuition remission program for professional growth and lifelong learning, including covered dependents.
• Generous paid time off plan.