Police Officer

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking a Campus Police Officer to maintain a safe campus environment.

The role involves patrolling grounds, responding to emergencies, and enforcing state laws and campus rules while providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Requirements include DCJS certification eligibility, proficiency with police equipment, and a valid Virginia driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statute enforcement, safety and security concepts and procedures.
• Strong customer service practices and ability to engage diverse populations.
• Experience operating police vehicles and alarms, with reporting duties.
• Ability to lead full-time and part-time security staff when needed.
• Ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions clearly.
• Respond effectively in routine and emergency situations.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Current certification or ability to obtain campus police DCJS certification.
• Proficient in handling firearms and operating an emergency vehicle.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds and provide a visible security presence.
• Operate police vehicles and equipment, respond to alarms.
• Write accurate incident and investigative reports.
• Assist with investigations and enforce campus regulations.
• Oversee part-time security staff and implement security protocols.

Skills

Statute enforcement

Customer service

Police vehicle operation

Leadership of security staff

Oral & written communication

Emergency response

Diversity engagement

Report writing

Security policy development

DCJS certification eligibility

Firearms handling

Virginia Driver’s License

Education

DCJS certification eligibility

Tools

Police equipment operation

Alarm systems

Communication equipment

Emergency vehicle operation

Job description

Title: Police Officer

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $52,000-$55,000.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds is seeking a Campus Police Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role involves enforcing state laws and campus regulations, responding to routine and emergency situations, and ensuring the protection of campus property. The officer serves as a visible presence on campus, promoting safety and providing exceptional customer service. Duties include patrolling campus grounds, operating police vehicles and equipment, responding to alarms, writing reports, and assisting with investigations.

The position may also involve overseeing part-time security staff and implementing security protocols. Requires a current certification or the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position. The bonus will be paid in two installments: the first installment after successful completion of six (6) months of continuous employment and the remaining installment after successful completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment. Employees must remain actively employed and in good standing at the time each payment is made to be eligible for the applicable installment. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of statute enforcement, safety and security concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
• Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles
• Skilled in operating police vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other types of law enforcement equipment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct full time and part-time security staff as needed
• Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions effectively
• Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage a diverse population
• Demonstrated ability to gather information, write accurate and factual reports, and explain or enforce policies, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures
• Must hold current certification or have the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Proficient in handling firearms and operating an emergency motor vehicle
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations:

• First Aid, AED, and CPR training certification.
• Basic skills in the operation of personal computers.