Security Guard

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. Located along the glistening beaches of Gloucester Point, Virginia, VIMS provides research, education, and advisory services to government, citizens, students, and industry in coastal oceans and estuary science. VIMS is transforming data into policies, students into leaders, and theories into tangible change for solutions to global problems and to restore marine life.

Security Services within Facilities Management is seeking motivated and qualified applicants to apply for their hourly (part-time) Security Guard position.

The Security Guard provides security services to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science 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. Provides escort service and parking enforcement.
• Responds to fire alarms, assist during scheduled special events and After Hour functions in the areas of traffic control, maintain static security posts when needed, and assist with parking assignments as requested.