Police Officer (Certified and Non-Certified)

Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport University Police Department

Salary: $53,230

Closing Date: 03/20/2025

Position Summary:

To protect life and property of the University community and its visitors by providing law enforcement services, traffic and crowd control, and fire prevention and safety.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Applicants must have current/active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) certification, to include successful completion of DCJS-approved field training
  • Ability to successfully complete basic law enforcement academy training and associated field training within one year of employment.
  • Experience working at a university or college institution or municipal public safety agency in a public safety capacity.
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree program.