Police Officer

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks a Police Officer to protect students, staff, and visitors across multiple campus locations. The role requires enforcing Virginia laws and college regulations while providing safety services and incident responses.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority and requires DCJS sworn officer certification with the ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends. The hiring range is $50,000–$60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain Virginia DCJS law enforcement officer certification or obtain within one year.
• Must meet annual and ongoing training/certification requirements.
• Able to work irregular schedules across all college sites.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and report crime-related offenses and incidents.
• Uphold laws and college regulations on campus.
• Provide traffic control, escorts, and campus safety services.
• Respond to emergencies and render first aid when needed.
• Maintain security checks and patrol campus properties.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Proficient use of police equipment

Sound judgement

Conflict resolution

Effective decision-making

Education

Virginia DCJS sworn officer certification

Job description

Working Title Police Officer Role Title Law Enforcement Officer I Role Code 69071-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 29300018 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range $50,000-$60,000 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varied

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The mission of the Department of Police, Safety, and Security is to cultivate a safe and secure campus environment and community, deter crime and mitigate injury, promote positive and trusting relationships with the students, staff, faculty, and community, and to serve the students, staff, faculty, and community efficiently and effectively.

Police Officers contribute to the holistic learning and working environment offered to all who enter the Virginia Peninsula Community College campus. As members of the Department of Police, Safety, and Security, and under the supervision of an assigned department supervisor, Police Officers uphold and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of the college. Police officers serve and protect faculty, staff, students, guests, and the property of Virginia Peninsula Community College, creating an environment that fosters a sense of safety and security in a manner that ensures a high level of service professionalism.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX). Police officers provide information, directions, and assistance to the campus and the surrounding community. They promote compliance with college parking and traffic regulations, direct and control traffic, conduct investigations of vehicular accidents, thefts, first aid events, and other incidents as necessary.

Police Officers investigate and submit written reports on crime-related offenses, traffic accidents or stops, complaints, policy violations, and suspicious activities. In the course of this work, officers may apprehend and detain suspects, issue summons to violators, collect and safeguard evidence needed for prosecution, and give testimony in court or as part of the student conduct process.

Police Officers perform traffic and crowd control on college property and adjacent city or county streets as authorized. Officers will assist visitors by offering directions and general information, posting directional signs for special events, and raising and lowering the flag daily. Officers may transport suspects to the Magistrate to be processed and to acquire warrants and may transport individuals in need of crisis intervention for behavioral health assessment.

Police Officers respond to calls for routine, non-emergency, and emergency services, rendering first aid and/or CPR while awaiting the arrival of medical personnel. Police Officers safeguard college personnel and property by conducting security checks and building inspections, unlocking and securing exterior and interior doors, providing escort services upon request, and patrolling parking lots and adjacent roadways. Police Officers will operate communication equipment and perform duties associated with dispatch, photo identification, parking permit issuance, and special assignments as required. Officers may be required to perform other duties as assigned as necessary, appropriate, and/or available.

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

• Must possess and maintain an unincumbered and unexpired Virginia (DCJS) law enforcement officer certification as a sworn police officer in accordance with the Code of Virginia 15.2-1705 and related Code sections or be able to obtain certification within one year.
• Must meet all annual and ongoing requirements for training and certification as listed in Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, under varied conditions, at all College campuses and sites.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Peninsula Community College.
• Working knowledge of federal Title IX laws, the Clery Act, and best practices in Campus Threat Assessment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of use, care, and safety requirements for firearms and non-lethal equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security and safety concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient skills in the use of all police equipment relevant to the job and the qualification of the carried assigned weapon.
• Sound judgement and effective decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Ability To

• Apply and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and give clear instructions to elicit compliance.
• Perform investigations.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Meet the physical demands of the job duties.
• Foster good public relationships.
• Stay abreast of the training, principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of Law Enforcement.
• Recall specific details of information or situations observed. Train and provide directions to non-sworn personnel.
• Function mentally and physically under stress in emergency situations.Gather information and write factual reports.
• Testify truthfully and factually in legal hearings and court.
• Carry a firearm and qualify on the assigned weapon.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work at all campuses.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in an educational setting.
• Previous work experience working in a college, military, and or municipal police department.
• Current or former DCJS general and/or Special Instructor Certification.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes. Supervises Employees No. Required Travel Minimal.

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.