POLICE OFFICER

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk, VA is seeking Police Officers to cover a wide range of public safety tasks and university security duties. Officers protect lives and property, investigate crimes, and assist in university operations.

The role requires strong ethics, self-discipline, diplomacy, and compassion, with duties including court testimony and detailed report writing. Designated as Essential Personnel and Full Time.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures with accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community and maintain professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Protect lives, property and rights of the public.
• Investigate criminal activity and provide safety and security services.
• Testify in court and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: POLICE OFFICER

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT

Police Officers perform a wide range of tasks to promote overall public safety. Work involves protecting lives, property, and rights of the public; investigating criminal activity, and assisting in any university function as needed providing safety and security services. Officer’s are also responsible for testifying in court as well as preparing accurate and detailed reports. In addition to the physical skills needed to be an effective officer, Police Officer’s require strong ethical behavior, self-discipline, diplomacy, and human compassion.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge: Some knowledge of criminal laws, case laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, juvenile procedures, effective policing practices and due process. Knowledge of effective communication strategies.

Skill: Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Effective problem-solving skills and techniques including when serving diverse community members or situations. Good skills of observation and memory.

Ability: Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply established policies, procedures, case laws, and regulations. Ability to treat others with dignity and respect regardless of the situation. Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on established standards and an accurate assessment of situations. Demonstrated ability to make decisions, initiate actions to meet established objectives or deadlines. Demonstrated ability to complete required documentation, and reports with accuracy. Ability to effectively utilize windows operating systems, Apple IOS, Microsoft Office Suite and similar products used to generate documents and facilitate communications. Ability to effectively operate police mobile recording equipment. Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team, as well as independently. Ability to work with aggressive or emotionally unstable persons while maintaining a professional demeanor. Demonstrated ability to provide services with superior community relations skills. Requires ability to deal courteously and effectively with a culturally diverse community. Ability to work shift work, during inclement weather, or emergency situations.

Designated as Essential Personnel.