Security Officer

westlibertyuniversity· Administration & Staff Positions
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📍 West Liberty, West Virginia, United StatesFull Time

About this role

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

 

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

 

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for two Security Officers reporting to the WLU Police Department. The Security Officer monitors the safety of students, staff, faculty, and visitors as well as the security of the campus and its buildings by performing regular patrols of institutional buildings and grounds.

 

Essential Functions of the position:


  • Promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of students, faculty, staff as a uniformed presence on campus.

  • Secures and monitors entrances and exits to buildings and property.

  • Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and life safety threats arise.

  • Completes logs and basic reports as instructed.

  • Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.

  • Responds to routine inquiries from staff, faculty, students, and visitors.

  • Maintains communication with appropriate personnel utilizing equipment such as two way radios and telephones.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education & Experience Requirements: 


  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • 1 year of experience

 

Skills/Abilities: 


  • Critical Thinking

  • Active Listening

  • Integrity

  • Dependability

  • Self Control


Why you should apply:  

 

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

 

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

 

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

 

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

 

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Security Officer position at westlibertyuniversity located?
This Security Officer role at westlibertyuniversity is based in West Liberty, West Virginia, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Security Officer role at westlibertyuniversity full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Security Officer role in the Administration & Staff Positions department at westlibertyuniversity.
Which team or department does the Security Officer at westlibertyuniversity belong to?
This Security Officer position is part of the Administration & Staff Positions department at westlibertyuniversity. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Security Officer job at westlibertyuniversity posted?
This Security Officer position at westlibertyuniversity was posted on May 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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