Police 1st SGT

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, is seeking a Police 1st SGT to supervise sworn and non-sworn officers, coordinate investigations, and oversee support services.

The position includes training leadership and cadets, managing evidence storage and processing, and contributing to Clery reporting and policy updates. A strong law enforcement background and supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Background check as described in VMI Police Dept orders.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Medical exam after conditional offer.
• No felony record.
• Must be 21+.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• No disqualifying misconduct.
• Police academy completion or current DCJS certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift supervisor for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Perform Sexual Assault and Bystander Prevention training for leadership and Cadets.
• Conduct and supervise investigations requiring resources and time.
• Review and update Policies and Procedures monthly as directed.
• Collect/store intel for monthly brief to Chief of Police.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and Regional Crime Line.
• Manage Evidence Processing Area and ensure supplies.
• Manage Evidence Room and proper storage of evidence.
• Coordinate Clery Training and assist with Clery stats and Fire/Security Report updates.
• Participate in personnel hiring, training, evaluations, and career development.

Skills

Shift supervision

Leadership training

Investigations supervision

Policy review

Evidence handling

Clery training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Evidence processing

Job description

Title: Police 1st SGT

Hiring Range: $70,000-75,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Serving as shift supervisor for sworn and non-sworn personnel in the support services division
• Perform all Sexual Assault and Bystander Prevention training to leadership and Cadets
• Conduct and supervise all assigned investigations that require additional resources and extensive amounts of time
• Review Policies and Procedures on a monthly basis and make any changes recommended by the Chief of Police
• Responsible for collection/storage of intel for monthly intel brief provided to Chief of Police
• Attend monthly staff meetings as well as Regional Crime Line
• Manage Evidence Processing Area and make sure with well stocked with supplies
• Manage the Evidence Room and make sure all evidence is stored properly
• Manage and coordinate Clery Training and assist with collecting Clery stats. Provide updates to annual Fire and Security Report
• Participate in the selection and hiring of assigned personnel; train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates.
• Purchasing equipment and supplies and operate as the Quartermaster and maintain records
• Coordinating and planning of all special events on Post

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be required to undergo a background investigation as described in VMI Police Department General Order 1-22
• Have a high school education or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a physical/medical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment, conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the state of Virginia
• Minimum age of 21
• Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening
• Shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to:
• any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under § 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth
• any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under § 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of § 18.2-371
• domestic assault under § 18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.
• The incumbent must also successfully complete a course of instruction at a police academy approved by the Virginia DCJS (unless currently certified as a Police Officer through DCJS in the Commonwealth of Virginia).

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Ten years Law Enforcement Experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce written reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a full time police officer in good standing
• Effectively plan and organize work

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.