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Posted: April 16, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Security Information Officer-WV Division of Protective Services-Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

- Not in the Classified Service, See Posting

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Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

Not specified

Closes

April 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves working as a security guard at a state facility in West Virginia, where you'll greet visitors, protect exhibits and property from damage or theft, and handle any suspicious activities or emergencies by reporting them to supervisors or police.

It's a good fit for someone reliable and customer-friendly with experience dealing with the public, who can stay calm under pressure and follow safety rules.

No advanced education is needed beyond high school, making it accessible for entry-level security workers.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years of paid experience meeting and talking with the public (substitutable for education on a year-for-year basis)
  • Ability to greet visitors and answer general questions about exhibits, events, and activities
  • Skills in guarding property, exhibits, and collections to prevent damage or theft
  • Proficiency in observing and reporting unusual or suspicious activities
  • Experience preparing and filing written security and incident reports
  • Capability to enforce policies, warn violators, escort them out, and respond to emergencies by contacting authorities

Full Job Description


***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***

HOW TO APPLY: Mail resumes to
WV Division of Protective Services
Attn: Paula Totten
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
Bldg 1, Room 152A Charleston, WV 25305


SECURITY INFORMATION OFFICER-WV DIVISION OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES-KANAWHA COUNTY

Salary: $32,750/year


Greets visitors and answers general questions concerning exhibits, events, programming and future activities.
Guards exhibits, archival and artifact collections and property in order to prevent damage or theft.
Reports any unusual or suspicious activities to supervisor.
Prepares and files written incident, observation and other security reports.
Explains policies and procedures to visitors; warns violators of consequences of rule infractions.
Escorts violators from building when necessary; contacts Capitol Police Officer or Command Center when necessary to remove violators from the premises.
Responds to emergencies or accidents and reports incidents to Capitol Police Officer or Command Center as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

SUBSTITUTION: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience which included meeting and talking with the public may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5306929