Police Lieutenant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

State employee discounts

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College seeks a Police Lieutenant, a sworn officer with command authority to oversee policing across NOVA campuses. The role directs goals, ensures DCJS certifications, and coordinates security operations while collaborating with college leadership to safeguard people and property.

Responsibilities include high-level decisions on law and policy, threat management, interagency collaboration, and supervising staff, including after-hours coverage as part of a dynamic

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• U.S. citizen.
• Certified police officer by Virginia DCJS.
• Experience supervising law enforcement personnel.
• Able to pass a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct college-wide goals across multiple campuses.
• Ensure staff meet DCJS certifications and training requirements.
• Coordinate joint law enforcement efforts with other agencies.
• Provide security through patrol, investigations and prevention.
• Make high-level decisions on law, policy and general orders.
• Protect lives and college property; proactive threat management.
• Supervise staff, including during non-working hours.

Skills

Under pressure

Independent work

Effective communication

Federal/state law knowledge

Organizational skills

Supervision

Presentations

Policy understanding

Event security planning

Oral/written communication

MS Windows / Office / Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia DCJS Police Officer Certification

BA/BS or related field training

Tools

MS Windows

Office

Outlook

Job description

Working Title Police Lieutenant Role Title Law Enforcement Manager I Role Code 69074-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 28000960 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $100,000 - $115,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 4-Protective Service 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?

Work Schedule

Rotating schedule

General Description

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

The Police Lieutenant is a sworn police officer with command level authority within the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Police Department. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of goals across the College in multiple geographic jurisdictions while providing administrative support and coordination for campus police. The NOVA Police Department is established as a College-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain the safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules, and duties dependent on the needs of the Department and/or staff professional development.

• This position is responsible for and held accountable for evaluating college-wide and police department goals and directives, analyzing complex situations often during emergency circumstances, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws; NOVA policies and procedures; and College Police Department general orders across multiple locations.
• The Police Lieutenant makes decisions and coordinate resources within their command structure to ensure operational components and officers at multiple campuses are functioning and capable of responding to health and safety matters that could result in the loss of life and/or property.
• The Police Lieutenant is required to ensure that staff under their command meet and retain all required Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certifications and complete associated training required by the Commonwealth of Virginia, NOVA, and the Chief of Police.
• This position is accountable to make high-level decisions regularly concerning law, policy, and general orders.
• The responsibility extends to safe-guarding lives and college property, and also carries the expectation to be proactive in threat management.
• The Police Lieutenant is held responsible for monitoring and evaluating all staff under their command to include supervision of staff during non-working hours.
• The Police Lieutenant has frequent contact with College leadership, staff, and students.
• This position is responsible for organizing and coordinating joint enforcement efforts with other law enforcement agencies and for providing security through crime prevention activities, patrol, investigations of reported and suspected criminal activity, and the enforcement of state laws.
• The core responsibilities outlined in this EWP are representative of the Police Lieutenant position. Duties may be assigned by the Chief of Police or designee based on the operational needs and priorities of the Police Department. The Police Lieutenant shall also perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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.

KSAs

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with department as well as College leadership.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws, and NOVA policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and administrative skills.
• Significant knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, security, crime detection and prevention, and investigation.
• Ability to draw logical conclusions from data and be able to demonstrate how the conclusions were reached.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Significant knowledge of administrative functions and supervision of all department personnel.
• Ability to plan security for special events.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Significant level skills with MS Windows, Office, and Outlook.

Minimum Work Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified as a police officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service.
• Experience in the field of law enforcement at Sergeant or above to include supervision of law enforcement personnel at the Northern Virginia Community College Police Department.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Additional Considerations

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in the field of law enforcement at the level of Lieutenant or above, including supervision of law enforcement personnel.
• Experience supporting senior level management.
• Experience in the use of police equipment.
• Experience in a campus police setting.
• Ability to speak another language.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Travel to all NOVA campuses may be required

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit www.nvcc.edu.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

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.