Police Officer-Certified

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86588
  • Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
  • Hold for NV280-Office of Administration
  • Northern VA Community College
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Title: Police Officer-Certified

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $63,000 - $83,853

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:
General Description:
The police officer position is responsible for providing security for college and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities, patrol, thorough investigation of all reported and suspected criminal activity, and through the enforcement of State laws. This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of the situation, and by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth and regulations of Northern Virginia Community College and VCCS.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a college-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain the safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules, and duties dependent on the needs of the department and/or staff professional development.

Duties and Tasks:
  • Patrol, providing protection/safety and preventing crime.
  • Investigates criminal activity, traffic and personal injury accidents and other complaints
  • Enforcement of state traffic laws and promote traffic safety.

Special Instructions:
Option 5 Eligibility:
  • Must have at least 3 years/36 months continuous law enforcement experience commensurate with those of a Virginia law enforcement officer (i.e. respond to calls for service, take reports of crime, conduct traffic stops, issue summons, make arrests).
  • Be out of law enforcement employment for less than 24 months.
  • Must be in good standing with former employers.
  • Must meet all requirements of 15.2-1705 Code of Virginia.
In-State Certified Candidates Eligibility:
  • If previously certified in Virginia and out of such employment less than 24 months, must be current on in-service training within 120 days of hire to be reinstated without completing a basic academy.
  • If previously certified law enforcement officer has been out of such employment for more than 24 months, the Agency can request an exemption from the Virginia Compulsory Minimum Training Standards by submitting an Application for Exemption from the Virginia Compulsory Minimum Training Standards (DCJS Form W-2).

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs:
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the VA Commonwealth laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
  • Must meet physical and mental job demands.
  • Must have completed Virginia DCJS academy and certification.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Ability to testify in court proceedings.
  • Qualify to operate a state vehicle.

Minimum Work Experience:
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successfully pass background investigation.
  • Licensed driver with demonstrated safe driving record.
  • Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services or qualify for the Option 5 Lateral program
Additional Considerations:

  • Bilingual

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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