An Entrance Booth, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week when school is in session, is positioned at the entrance of the campus to limit access to designated vehicles. The Facility Management staff works in cooperation with the Director of Safety and Security to maintain a safe environment. The Director of the Facility Management Office is responsible for maintaining records of all keys. Locks are changed when room keys are lost.
Security is responsible for locking and unlocking campus buildings according to scheduled usage.
Well-lighted walkways are provided between College buildings and parking lots. Staff members report any needed repairs to the Facility Management Office. Saint Vincent has a fire department staffed by two Benedictines and numerous student volunteers. The department assures that proper emergency equipment is available, along with appropriate fire detection devices. It conducts the necessary fire drills in both residence and academic halls.