Investigator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Community College seeks an Investigator to protect NVCC campuses, off-site centers, and property. The role includes patrolling, investigating criminal activity, and enforcing state traffic and parking laws, with authority to enforce laws across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Police Department is college-wide, with potential reassignment and flexible duties based on departmental needs and staff development. Must pass a fingerprint-based background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of law enforcement, investigation, security, crime detection and prevention.
• Ability to testify effectively in court proceedings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Willingness to be on-call and respond after hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough criminal investigations and background investigations.
• Provide security for College property through crime prevention and patrols.
• Enforce State laws and College regulations to safeguard the campus community.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Court testimony

Communication skills

Computer skills

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Investigator

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

This position is responsible for serving and protecting NVCC campuses, off-site centers, and property through crime prevention activities. Activities include, but are not limited to patrolling, investigating (reported and suspected) criminal activity, and enforcing State traffic and parking laws. Law Enforcement Officers also interact with the public in a fair and impartial manner, regardless of situation, while on-duty at NVCC campuses and centers. NOVA Officers have full authority to enforce State laws and regulations as found in all other police departments within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a college-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules and duties dependent on the needs of the Department and/or staff professional development.

Duties and Tasks

• This position conducts thorough criminal investigations and background investigations, investigates suspected criminal activity, and investigates other complaints.
• Ensures security for College and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities and patrol.
• Ensure safety of the community through the enforcement of State laws and College regulations. This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of situation, and by enforcing the laws and regulations through use of the same police powers as found in all other police departments in cities, towns, and counties in the Commonwealth.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications

KSAs

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, investigation, security, crime detection and prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of police equipment and weaponry.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
• Must meet physical and mental job demands.
• Ability to maintain DCJS certification.
• Ability to effectively testify in court proceedings.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

Minimum Work Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DJCS) or eligible for reinstatement
• Unrestricted Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Law enforcement experience
• No formal disciplinary action in the past 12 months.
• Must be willing to be on-call and respond to incidents after hours
• Successfully pass background investigation

Additional Considerations

• Experience investigating sexual assault cases.
• Experience in crime scene processing.
• Experience with the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Experience in a campus police setting.
• Investigatory experience or relevant training
• Bilingual.