Part-Time Police Sergeant- VMI

Virginia-Military-Institute; Lexington (VA); 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 and manage shift assignments in a demanding campus environment.

The role requires a Virginia certified officer, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Virginia driver’s license; work is in person at VMI with hours varying by department needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a Virginia certified law enforcement officer.
• Experience supervising police officers or teams.
• Strong judgment in emergency situations.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and administrative control over patrol officers.
• Schedule, deploy, and assign personnel per policies.
• Conduct roll calls, briefings, and performance counseling.
• Lead incident action planning and coordinate events.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Criminal investigations

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia peace officer certification

Job description

Title: Part-Time Police Sergeant- VMI

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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.