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Job Requisition:

JR101383 Security Guard (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Security Guard

Department:

CC00463 VIMS1 | DEAN | Facilities Management Admin

Job Family:

Staff - Security - Non Law Enforcement Officer

Worker Sub Type:

Wage-Continuing (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Primary Job Posting Location:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Job Description Summary:

The mission of William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service. The Batten School & VIMS make seminal advances in understanding coastal and marine systems through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality.
The mission of Facilities Management is to enable the institute to carry out its mission of teaching, research, and advisory service by providing cost-effective and efficient planning, design, construction, maintenance, safety, and security services throughout the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences.
Security Services within Facilities Management is seeking motivated and qualified applicants to apply for our hourly (part-time) Security Guard position.

Job Description:

The Security Guard provides security services to William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences Gloucester Point Campus. Reporting to the Security Officer, the Security Guard works under direct supervision with some independent decision-making.

Responsibilities include:
Monitor campus buildings and grounds to ensure staff, students, and visitors are safe.
Makes inspections of designated priority areas on a routine basis.
Ensure building security through routine patrol and scheduled locking/unlocking of buildings.
Provide escort service and parking enforcement.
Respond to fire alarms, assist during scheduled special events and after-hours functions in the areas of traffic control, maintain static security posts when needed, and assist with parking assignments as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• A valid driver's license.

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement security plans.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.

• Ability to respond promptly and exercise sound judgment in situations where required.

• Must meet physical conditions of the job. Position requires mobility to use stairs.

• Demonstrated experience in a security position or a related field (e.g., law enforcement, military, etc.) or experience with building security and protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to be firearm certified.

• Basic computer proficiency, with the ability to use web-based applications.

• Experience working in a campus environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is an hourly pool position that works variable hours during the week/evenings and/or weekends and when the Campus is closed and requires Security 24/7.

• All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

• Must meet the physical conditions of the job. Requires mobility to use stairs.

• Requires both attention to events and sitting patiently and discreetly while they occur, sometimes for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license.

• This position has been designated as essential and may require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.

Hourly Rate: - up to $17.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0279 - Security Officer I - Nonexempt - Hourly - H01

Qualifications:

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Grade:

H01

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-02-23

Review Date:

2025-11-18

Position Restrictions:

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.