NSU00627- Events Manager/Security Officer

Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a comprehensive public university committed to providing quality education, fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and supporting the development of its students, faculty, and staff. The university strives to create a fair, equitable, and quality working and learning environment for all members of its community. With a focus on superior service, innovation, and cost-effective programs, Norfolk State University offers an engaging atmosphere where individuals can enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to better align with the institution's mission and goals.

The Events Manager/Security Officer position at Norfolk State University is a full-time, salaried role within the Public Safety department, with a hiring range of $43,000. This role is designated as Security Officer II and operates under Pay Band 2. The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure the security and smooth operation of university events and parking services while maintaining a safe, orderly environment that supports university operations. The individual in this role manages and supervises a team of employees, oversees daily Parking Services operations, and coordinates the logistics and safety needs during special events on campus.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a customer-service orientation, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the wider university community. The Events Manager/Security Officer is responsible for working rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays, and must be able to perform physically demanding duties in various weather conditions. This includes standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds. The role also involves assisting the University Police with gate operations and requires availability to work mandatory overtime during special events.

Key duties include planning and coordinating special event logistics such as placement of cones and reserved parking spaces, issuing parking citations, monitoring parking lot maintenance issues, assisting customers with account inquiries, and maintaining parking signage. The position demands proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, and the adept use of handheld devices for enforcement data management. Given the crucial nature of this role in both security enforcement and event management, the successful candidate must maintain professionalism, a positive attitude, and sound judgment while performing their duties independently.

The Events Manager/Security Officer at Norfolk State University plays a vital role in creating a secure, efficient, and welcoming campus environment by managing parking and event security with dedication and integrity. The university is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Candidates will undergo background checks including criminal history, driving records, and reference verification, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability for the university community.