Part-Time Police Sergeant- VMI

Virginia.gov; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a Part-Time Police Sergeant to supervise patrol officers, coordinate shifts, and provide guidance per department policy. The role requires certification as a Virginia law enforcement officer, extensive field experience, and a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. This is an in-person position with hours that vary based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to supervise and lead police officers.
• Demonstrated capability to review and investigate crimes and/or complaints.
• Ability to review and approve records and reports and develop incident action plans.
• Ability to coordinate events, shift assignments, and personnel coverage while applying community policing principles.
• Strong judgment in emergency situations and adherence to policy and protocol.
• Extensive experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and Virginia certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides general supervision, technical assistance, and administrative control over patrol officers.
• Schedules, deploys, and assigns personnel according to department policies and service requirements.
• Conducts roll calls or briefings and counsels personnel on performance and conduct.
• Performs law enforcement duties as required and develops action plans during incidents.

Skills

Police supervision

Criminal investigations

Records review

Incident action planning

Emergency management

Community policing

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Part-Time Police Sergeant- VMI

Hiring Range

$20-$24 per hour

Pay Band

UG

Agency

Virginia Military Institute

Location

Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website

www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

VMI is accepting applications for a part-time Police Sergeant. Provides general supervision, technical assistance, and administrative control over a group of patrol officers assigned to specific law enforcement tasks; schedules, deploys, and assigns personnel in accordance with department policies and applicable service requirements; conducts roll calls or briefings; observes, evaluates, develops, advises, and counsels personnel reference job performance; performs law enforcement duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have previously demonstrated or possess the ability to:

• Train, lead and evaluate the performance of police officers
• Review and investigate crimes and/or complaints
• Review and approve records and reports
• Effectively develop incident action plans
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• Effectively coordinate and develop events, shift assignments, and personnel coverage
• Apply community policing principles and practices to resolve issues
• Monitor employees during probationary/evaluation periods to measure adherence to policy, procedures and protocol
• Extensive experience as a Law Enforcement Officer is required.
• Applicant must be a certified law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License
• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.

Additional Considerations

This is an in-person job. Work hours vary based on the needs of the Police Department.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.