Police Officer

Salary: $54,902

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is a member of the campus police force, which serves and protects the college community. The Officer is responsible for maintaining security and safety of persons and property; identifying potential security and safety hazards; being observant and responding to potential criminal activity on campus; maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction; controlling and regulating traffic and parking as needed; and investigating all security, safety, and traffic incidents.

Requirements:

• Certification as a law enforcement officer or the willingness to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Must be 21 years of age by completion of law enforcement certification.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of computer software programs.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, and sound decision making.
• Ability to perform all physical duties and responsibilities of a police officer.
• Must pass a pre-employment health physical.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer or ability to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in relating with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound independent decisions.
• Knowledge of the law and University policy.
• Prior University police experience in law enforcement or related area.
• Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification.