Police Officer I

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. seeks a certified Law Enforcement Officer in Lynchburg to ensure campus safety and security. The role includes patrolling properties, responding to service calls, and enforcing laws. Candidates must be at least 21, possess a high school diploma, current first aid and CPR certifications, and pass a detailed hiring process including a background check.

The position is full-time with an emphasis on community safety and collaboration with University mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current first aid and CPR certifications required.
• Experience in law enforcement, military, or security is beneficial.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the Liberty University community.
• Respond to calls for service and patrol properties.
• Interview suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Assist with crowd control and special event security.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tactical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will serve in the capacity of a Commonwealth of VA certified Law Enforcement Officer. This individual shall be responsible for patrolling the properties owned / controlled by Liberty University and Thomas Road Baptist Church. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, enforcement of all federal, state and local laws as well as Liberty University rules of conduct. This individual will ensure the safety and security of the Liberty University community and accomplish police functions as deemed necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Police Officer’s primary role is to ensure the safety and security of the Liberty University community.
2. Respond to calls for service.
3. Must be observant and possess the ability to make quick accurate decisions.
4. Must be able to use tact and be respectful incorporating proper self-control when dealing with suspects, witnesses, victims and involved parties to an incident.
5. Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, techniques and leading industry performance benchmarks.
6. Interview suspects, witnesses, victims and involved parties to an incident.
7. Obtain and serve warrants, makes arrests, issue criminal summonses and testify in court.
8. Assist with special events, crowd control, traffic control, VIP security and other special event needs as deemed necessary.
9. Attend annual training and maintain all certifications.
10. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
11. Other functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary by LUPD Senior Command.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

1. Must be at least 21 years old.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3. Current first aid and CPR certifications required.
4. Experience in Law enforcement, military and security beneficial.
5. Successfully complete a hiring process including but not limited to (application; background check; physical agility test; oral review board; interview with the chief of police; psychological evaluation; doctor’s physical and drug testing)
6. Virginia Law Enforcement Basic Certification required within 1 year of employment.
7. Must not have any conviction for a felony or crime or moral turpitude.
8. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a drug test upon hire and ability to pass a periodic random drug test thereafter to maintain employment.
9. Possess excellent written, verbal and problem-solving skills.
10. Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with the public.

Target Hire Date: 2025-02-03

Time Type: Full time

Location: Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.