Police Chief

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks a Police Chief to lead its Police Department, ensuring safety and security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role requires active engagement with campus stakeholders and community partners, and oversight of daily operations at multi-site locations in a fast-paced college setting.

The Chief will drive 21st Century Policing strategies, supervise staff, manage resources, and coordinate with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Police Science and DCJS certification.
• Current DCJS certification as a police officer.
• NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, and 700.
• U.S. citizen.
• Committed to community policing and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX, OSHA, and Virginia Fire Code.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Police Department and manage personnel.
• Maintain budget and community relations.
• Coordinate with local and regional law enforcement.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure campus safety.
• Conduct internal investigations and oversee evidence handling.
• Develop and implement department policies and directives.
• Liaise with emergency responders and assist in drills.
• Support threat assessment and emergency planning.

Skills

Supervision

Community engagement

Emergency preparedness

Budget management

Crisis drills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Police Science

Job description

Working Title Police Chief Role Title Law Enforcement Manager I Role Code 69074-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 28200082 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range 87,000 - 98,000 Depending on Experience Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

40+ hours weekly. PVCC’s regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some classes and events held on the weekends. Monday through Friday. This schedule may be modified in the summer, and hours may vary based on business needs. This is a full-time (exempt) position providing services in-person for students at college and community locations. This leadership role is designated as an essential position. Essential employees may be required to work at their designated workplace or assigned remote location during an authorized closing or emergency situation, as their roles are critical to maintaining operations in such circumstances.

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Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.

Position Purpose:

The Chief will be a leader, who is energetic, focused on community engagement, understands 21st Century Policing Strategies and committed to providing a safe environment where students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to reach their academic and professional goals. This position may be required to work some weekend and evening hours. This position will report directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services. Responsive to the safety and security needs of a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at a multi-site college. To protect life and property and enforce laws of the Commonwealth, as well as the rules and regulations of the college within the appropriate jurisdictional confines. To serve the community by providing professional and efficient community-oriented policing services on a 24-hour basis. Makes independent decisions daily based on knowledge and experience to ensure continuity of police and security services to the Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) community. The PVCC Police Department is a professional police department providing the same level of service offered by a municipal police department, as well as other services unique to an academic institution. Responsible for the day-to-day functions of patrol operations and the college’s police and security services department. Manages and directs departmental patrol supervisors and is responsible for performance management. Responsible for the supervision and coordination of the activities of department members. Conducts internal investigations relative to citizen complaints and is responsible for overseeing investigations and follow-up on reports of criminal activity or other incidents of a suspicious nature. Demonstrates experience in functioning as a member of a management team and the ability to provide excellence in customer service to serve the PVCC community in a professional manner. Represents the department and PVCC as a member of appropriate professional law enforcement and emergency management associations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervision: Supervision of Police Department, Representation in the community, Personnel management, Emergency preparedness, Crisis drills, Budget management, Community relations, Relationship building with local and regional law enforcement agencies, Foot patrol of grounds and buildings, Check doors and record findings, Secure buildings and open doors as needed, Provide assistance to other departments within and without the college system, Provide a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and visitors, Report building and grounds deficiencies to the maintenance department and ensure proper warning material is used and displayed properly, Enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Participate in emergency drills, Provides proactive leadership in the areas of threat assessment emergency response planning, community policing, emergency preparedness, Title IX, and other duties as assigned, Evaluates emergency drills, Completes reports in a timely fashion ensuring the completeness of the reports, Acts as a liaison to emergency responders in the event of an emergency.
• Professional Standards: Practice excellent customer service and communication skills (written and oral), Displays initiative and efficiency, Practices good teamwork inside the department, Practices regular and dependable attendance and punctuality, Uses knowledge and reasoning skills to make sound decision that enhance the mission or the department and college, Answer phones and questions from visitors in a professional manner, Handles complaints using proper customer service methods Obtains and maintains certification in Taser, First Aid, CPR and AED, and all other required certifications, Completes all other training as required by the college and DCJS, Establishes and maintains liaisons with Chiefs and Emergency Managers of other colleges in the Virginia Community College System, Cultivates partnerships with local law enforcement agencies in fostering a safe campus.
• Community Policing: Awareness of student and staff population and its security and safety expectations, Interaction and communication with students and staff that gains their respect and cooperation, Visibility at school activities and events.
• Investigations: Oversees internal and criminal investigations to ensure they are conducted in a thorough, concise manner and brought to proper completion, Oversees the department’s use of data base resources, Formulates an effective procedure to allow for proper handling of recovered/lost property and evidence collected by departmental personnel, Responds accordingly to Maxient submissions, Manages all recovered property and/or evidence and disposes of items in accordance with procedures and state law.
• Policies and Procedures: Develops and implements departmental general orders and directives in support of the effectiveness and efficiency of the college’s goals and objectives, Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, Develops and implements department policies and procedures.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Minimum education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Police Science and certification by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) in law enforcement
• Must hold current DCJS certification as a police officer
• NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, and 700 level certifications
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Trained in cultural competencies, appreciates a variety of diverse characteristics, and is committed to the mission of providing professional law enforcement, effective emergency response, crime and incident reduction, community outreach, and community education
• A working knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act; Knowledge of Title IX, OSHA regulations, and Virginia Fire Code.
• Significant years of progressively varied and responsible experience as a certified full-time police officer with a recognized law enforcement agency, including supervisory experience
• Ability to be on-call 24/7
• Reputation for honesty, integrity and ethical conduct, and the interpersonal skills necessary to work successfully with students, faculty, staff, visitors and the general public
• Ability to perform duties on foot or vehicle
• Ability to recognize safety/security hazards and take appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in Virginia state laws, investigations and crisis intervention
• Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact, observation and examination of records
• Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications and the ability to foster a positive work environment while maintaining professional discipline in the department
• Must be able to carry out the physical activities of a sworn law enforcement officer as defined by the VA Code and DCJS
• Valid driver’s license required

Additional Considerations

Education and certifications beyond requirements

Experience working within Higher Education or a Community College

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Limited

Posting Number CLS_4608P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/23/2026 Job Close Date 08/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email [e-mail] Phone Number 4349615221

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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