Police 1st SGT

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the VMI Police Department. The position oversees sworn and non-sworn staff, coordinates investigations, and leads training on sexual assault prevention for leadership and Cadets.

You will manage evidence processing, coordinate Clery training, and contribute to the annual Fire and Security Report. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring US citizenship and a Virginia police academy background.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Background check required per VMI Police Department General Order 1-22.
• High school education or GED as approved by the Board of Education.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a physical/medical examination after conditional offer, under licensed physician supervision.
• No felony conviction or equivalent.
• Minimum age 21.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening with negative result.
• Completion of a police academy course (unless already DCJS-certified in Virginia).
• Preferred: previous supervisory experience; ten years law enforcement experience; demonstrated ability to produce written reports; full-time police officer in good standing.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Investigation skills

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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
• Be a full time police officer in good standing
• Effectively plan and organize work

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer