Police Officer

Title: Police Officer

Application Review Date: August 22, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Police Officer is a member of the campus police force, which serves and protects the college community. The Officer is responsible for maintaining security and safety of persons and property; identifying potential security and safety hazards; being observant and responding to potential criminal activity on campus; maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction; controlling and regulating traffic and parking as needed; and investigating all security, safety, and traffic incidents.

Required Qualifications

Certification as a law enforcement officer or the willingness to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Must be 21 years of age by completion of law enforcement certification. Demonstrated experience in a variety of computer software programs. Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, and sound decision making. Ability to perform all physical duties and responsibilities of a police officer. Must pass a pre-employment health physical.

Certification as a law enforcement officer or ability to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of hire.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in relating with a diverse group of people. Demonstrated experience in making sound independent decisions. Knowledge of the law and University policy. Prior University police experience in law enforcement or related area. Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification.

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check, Emergency call-in. FBI & criminal background check. Valid driver’s license & driver’s license check. Comprehensive medical & psychological examination.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: 28 day cycle – 160 hours monthly. Rotating shift to include weekends, nights, holidays, and occasional overtime required

Employee Classification: Law Enforcement Officer I

Department: Police Department

Salary: Starting at $54,902

Department Contact Name: Scott Shaffer

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5500

Department Contact Email: sshaffer@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.