Police Chief

Virginia Community Colleges

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks a Chief of Police to lead the PVCC Police Department and oversee campus safety. The role requires strategic community engagement, 24-hour policing coverage, and collaboration with local agencies to protect life and property.

The successful candidate will have DCJS certification, a relevant degree, and proven supervisory experience, with a commitment to inclusive service and emergency preparedness across multiple sites.

Qualifications

Must hold DCJS certification as a police officer.
Associate’s Degree in Police Science or equivalent.
Knowledge of Virginia laws and Title IX compliance.

Responsibilities

Supervise Police Department and ensure campus safety.
Oversee investigations and enforce laws of Virginia.
Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Police Science

DCJS certification as police officer

NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 700

Job description

Review of applications begins immediately, position will close once a candidate is identified.

Application Package must include—

Online Application
Resume
Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

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

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Police Chief

Role Title

Role Title Law Enforcement Manager I

Role Code

Role Code 69074-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 05

Position Number

Position Number 28200082

Agency

Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College

Division

Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Albemarle - 003

Hiring Range

Hiring Range 87,000 - 98,000 Depending on Experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? 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.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

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 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

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

Limited

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4608P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G