Police Officer, Non-Certified

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ paid holidays

Parental Leave

Health insurance

Competitive retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) in Charlottesville is recruiting applicants for the Police Officer role for the January 2027 Academy. You will serve the university and surrounding community, promoting safety with integrity and community engagement.

Starting salary is $62,000 per year, with non-exempt status and overtime eligibility. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, complete fitness assessment, POST, and background checks, with a comprehensive UVA benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license (out-of-state drivers must obtain Virginia license by start date).
• Ability to handle firearms and operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write accurate reports and testify in court.

Responsibilities

• Engage in policing through fair and impartial practices.
• Maintain order by patrolling designated university areas and enforcing laws and regulations.
• Respond to criminal and non-enforcement requests from the community.
• Generate reports and handle incidents.
• Identify hazards and report safety concerns.
• Conduct traffic control at events or incidents as needed.
• Act as a campus security authority under Jeanne Clery Act.
• Report suspected sexual harassment/misconduct to Title IX coordinator.

Skills

Firearm handling

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Judgment under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Build a Career of Service with the University of Virginia Police Department!

The University of Virginia Police Department is currently recruiting applicants for the Police Academy in January 2027. We are seeking applicants who want to serve the community and help keep the University and surrounding area safe.

As a Police Officer at one of the nation’s top public universities, you will be serving in a vibrant community with a variety of culture, recreation and entertainment opportunities – suitable for families and young professionals.

UPD takes pride in being a leader in community-based, progressive approaches toward law enforcement. The department supports its officers and encourages them to introduce creative and innovative ways to promote public safety, engage the community and be a leader on grounds. UPD is committed to public safety based on the constitutional idea of justice where every person will be treated with dignity and fairness.

To learn more about the University of Virginia Police Department, please visit: https://uvapolice.virginia.edu/.

Responsibilities And Duties Of University Police Officers

• Engage in policing through fair and impartial practices. Decisions and enforcement will not be predicated on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
• Maintain order by patrolling a designated area of the university and enforcing federal and state laws, local ordinances and University regulations and policy.
• Respond to criminal complaints and non-enforcement requests from the University community.
• Generate reports, arrest or administratively handle incidents.
• Patrol a designated area of the university community to conduct security inspections, assist community members and to prevent crimes.
• Identify, investigate, and report hazards that might endanger public safety and/or University facilities or equipment.
• Conduct traffic control functions by controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic at events or incidents as needed.
• Act as a campus security authority as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act.
• Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which includes timely reporting of incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct to the University of Virginia Title IX coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or G.E.D.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have skill to handle firearms and operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Applicants must demonstrate responsive, approachable, and courteous engagement with the community. The ability to maintain a calm, balanced perspective, and successfully complete duties in a stressful situation is essential, as is the ability to analyze situations and use good judgment.
• Must possess excellent, written and verbal communication skills including writing accurate reports, testifying in court, and interacting with a diverse community is required.
• A valid Virginia driver’s license with a positive points balance is required. If applicants are from out of state, the ability to get a Virginia license by the start date of the position is required.

Physical Demands

Standing and sitting for extended periods of time, driving, lifting, traveling and the use of both hands, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs and heavy lifting.

Starting Salary is $62,000 per year. This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position and is eligible for overtime.

Anticipated Start Date is early December 2026.

Benefit Package Highlights

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service
• 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental Leave and Community Service Leave after one year
• Health insurance plans available immediately upon hire
• Competitive retirement benefits through VRS
• Tuition assistance and professional development benefits after six months
• Employee wellness program with opportunities to earn up to $500 annually
• For a more comprehensive list, visit UVA benefits

Additional Requirements

Before a formal offer can be extended, candidates must successfully complete the following:

• A pre-employment physical fitness assessment, which includes a 1.5-mile run under 20 minutes, along with a designated number of push-ups and sit-ups.
• The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST).
• A background investigation during the interview phase.
• Selected candidates must complete a separate background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening prior to the first day of employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.