NSU00228- NSU Police Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing/retention bonus

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Police Officer to uphold laws, protect campus communities, and ensure a safe environment. The role includes patrols, investigations, and reporting, with a $4,500 signing/retention bonus after three years of continuous service.

Applicants must be at least 21, possess a valid driver’s license, and meet Virginia law enforcement certification criteria. The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, on-site at NSU.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements to be sworn as an officer and perform patrols, investigations and training.
• Must be at least 21 years old at hire date.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to carry a firearm (no felony or domestic assault convictions).
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test.
• Signing/retention bonus of $4,500 after 3 years of continuous service.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and university regulations to ensure safety and security on campus.
• Conduct patrols, investigations, arrests and evidence handling as assigned.
• Prepare reports and testify in judicial proceedings when required.

Skills

Effective communication

Driver's license

Report writing

Firearm handling

Policy interpretation

Shifts including nights

Training/coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

Experience on college/university campus

DCJS certified

Job description

Title: NSU00228- NSU Police Officer

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: $61,000-$71,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of all members of the University community. NSU invites applicants to the position of Police Officer. The incumbent is responsible for enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth, the rules and regulations of the University, and providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• To complete agency training programs and certifications to fully sworn officers advancing to perform senior law enforcement activities. Conduct independent patrol, inspections, arrests, evidence compilation, preservation, reports, testifying in judicial proceedings, education presentations and training. Responsible for investigation as well as training, coordination and assigning work within their field of assignment or expertise.
• Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting complex policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with general public.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to carry firearm (no felony or domestic assault convictions).
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test.
• Norfolk State University Police Department is seeking certified officer transfers for applicants who possess or have possessed a Virginia law enforcement certification within the past three years. In addition, new officers who have not been through the process are eligible to apply. $4,500 signing/retention bonus for serving three years of continuous service upon employment.

Additional Considerations

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, or college credits earned via an accredited higher educational institution in Criminal Justice.
• Considerable experience working on a college or university campus.
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement work activities and concepts.
• Department Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) law enforcement certified.

Special Instructions

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

Background Checks

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

• Name: Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

Disability Inclusion

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.