Law Enforcement Officer I

Farmville, VA
Longwood University

Salary: $45,000-$49,000

Essential Functions:

  • Provide professional police services to the University community and the community at large while conducting patrols and responding to calls for service within the Longwood University police jurisdictional area
  • Investigate complaints, suspicious activity and crime/traffic accidents; make arrests and issue citations, secure evidence, and serve legal documents as needed
  • Protect life and property
  • Respond to safety hazards and mitigate or call in required staff
  • Enforce university policies and regulations, to include parking, referring violations to campus jurisdictional process as appropriate
  • Operate communication and police equipment, including vehicles
  • Control crowds, traffic, parking, and pedestrians as required
  • Prepare reports, conduct investigations, testify in court and at hearings as necessary
  • Ensure campus facilities are safe, secure, and properly maintained through routine patrols, taking necessary mitigating actions, and reporting to appropriate staff for follow-up action
  • Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors through routine interactions and providing educational programs as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of people
  • Pass medical, drug screen, and psychological examinations
  • Pass an extensive background investigation to include a fingerprint based criminal records check
  • Have a valid Virginia driver’s license, or be able to obtain one, and have a good driving record
  • Longwood University requires police applicants to be 21 years of age at date of hire
  • Must be available to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Will serve a twelve-month probationary period
  • Will be required to qualify with a departmental issued weapon
  • As emergency personnel you will be required to work during inclement weather, facility, and health and safety related emergencies
  • Directly relatable experience working in a high stress environment preferred (including military, fire, or rescue experience). The amount of such experience will be considered in the selection process
  • Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Certification preferred; advanced DCJS certifications, or training, such as instructor qualifications
  • Prior experience working within a higher education law enforcement agency or working security at a college of university preferred