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Fairfax, VA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department: Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police)

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Part-Time

Work Schedule:Days and Nights(20-25 hours/week); Call-Back Hours: Outside of normal working hours

Location: Fairfax Campus Mason Square Campus (Arlington) Sci-Tech Campus (Prince William) and Potomac Science Center (Woodbridge)

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Salary:$19.57 per hour /$39.14 per hour during call-back hours (outside of normal working hours)

Criminal Background Check:Yes

Financial Background Check:Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check:Yes

About the Department:

The George Mason University Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police) invites applications for the part-time position of Security Officer within the Physical Security section of Mason Police. Security Officers support the mission of Mason Police by providing a safe and secure environment for all university employees students and visitors as they pursue their daily work and study activities consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and the policies of George Mason University.

About the Position:

Security Officers report to the Security Manager available for 20-25 hours per week at Fairfax Arlington Prince William and Woodbridge campus properties. Security Officers are non-sworn University employees who provide exceptional security services with professionalism compassion and dignity while dedicated to excellent customer service and a safe and secure campus.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing security services on campus properties 24 hours a day responsibilities of Security Officers include:

  • Monitoring University owned or controlled buildings areas and property;
  • Performing building lock-downs unlocks fire watches and safety escorts;
  • Ensuring academic offices labs and sensitive areas are kept secure;
  • Observing and reporting suspicious activity including writing incident reports when necessary; and
  • Reporting any problems regarding physical security-related issues hazards and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age;
  • U.S. citizen or legal resident;
  • Possess a high-school diploma GED or equivalent;
  • Successful completion of a thorough background check and fingerprinting;
  • No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;
  • Valid drivers license: must currently possess an appropriate active valid motor vehicle operators license that meets all of GMUs requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Masons Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the drivers licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review;
  • Ability to complete Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Campus Security Officer certification training once hired;
  • Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification;
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
  • Have a command of the English language (verbal and written);
  • Availability to work on a rotating basis to ensure weekend evening and overnight coverage;
  • Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions;
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and
  • Ability to remain calm during stressful periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Due to the highly sensitive nature and level of physical access given to this position non-students are highly preferred.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forSecurity Officerat Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date:November 21 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by:January 4 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes


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Department: Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police)Classification: GMU WorkerJob Category:Part-Time / Hourly WageJob Type:Part-TimeWork Schedule:Days and Nights(20-25 hours/week); Call-Back Hours: Outside of normal working hoursLocation: Fairfax Campus Mason Square Campus (Arlington) S...
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Key Skills

  • CCTV
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Computer Skills
  • ICD Coding
  • Military Experience
  • Law Enforcement
  • NIST Standards
  • Security
  • DoD Experience
  • RMF
  • Writing Skills

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