Master Police Officer

Fairfax, VA
George Mason University

Position Summary:

The primary purpose or objective of a George Mason University Master Police Officer position is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, security and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The job is considered Essential/Designated personnel and is required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. This position provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces all applicable state and local laws and university regulations to ensure the proper protection of all University personnel, visitors, and property;
  • Arrests violators of laws, issues summonses, issues written and verbal warnings when appropriate, ensures data collection forms for the 2020 Community Policing Act are issued when required;
  • Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner;
  • Provides law enforcement presence and crowd control at assigned activities and/or locations;
  • Demonstrates professional demeanor and safety techniques during traffic control;
  • Responds to radio calls and assignments made by dispatchers and supervisors, answers calls and complaints, and provides assistance to fellow law enforcement officers;
  • Investigates traffic crashes and provides assistance to the injured, control crash area, and ensure the safety of other traffic until area is clear;
  • Conducts interviews and writes detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner; is well-versed in laws of arrest and search and seizure;
  • Provides complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of all incidents in a professional, caring and timely manner;
  • Preserves crime scenes and collects and processes evidence from a variety of sources such as citizens, witnesses, suspects, crime scenes and incidents that pose a potential liability to the University;
  • Uses a variety of methods to obtain information and evidence, including interviews and interrogations; and
  • Prepares for and attends court to provide complete testimony and the presentation of evidence.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Experience as a Virginia certified law enforcement officer, considerable skill in the use of police equipment relevant to the position;
  • Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
  • Required to obtain and maintain NCIC/VCIN operator certification in compliance with Virginia State Police and FBI regulations;
  • Must have legal authority to carry and possess issued firearms;
  • Required to obtain and maintain Virginia DCJS firearms proficiency/qualifications on an annual basis, at minimum;
  • Required to maintain biennial in-service education credits regulated by Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer recertification process;
  • Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer certification required;
  • Active General Instructor and/or Field Training Officer certification required;
  • General Instructor certifications must include one of the following disciplines: Control Tactics, Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and/or other approved DJCS law enforcement training discipline; and
  • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon favorable review.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in related field;
  • Preferred experience working in a law enforcement agency that is accredited or is in the process of seeking accreditation;
  • Prior security, public safety, or military experience is preferred. CIT training is highly desired;
  • Substantive knowledge of training and supervisory practices;
  • Substantive knowledge of law enforcement/public safety and emergency management practices; and
  • Public speaking skills and abilities.