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Police Officer

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/80943
  • Virginia, United States
  • Placeholder for department (Virginia Peninsula)
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College

Title: Police Officer

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $35/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.

Police Officers contribute to the holistic learning and working environment offered to all who enter the Virginia Peninsula Community College campus. As members of the Department of Police, Safety, and Security, and under the supervision of an assigned department supervisor, Police Officers uphold and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of the college. Police officers serve and protect faculty, staff, students, guests, and property of Virginia Peninsula Community College creating an environment that fosters a sense of safety and security in a manner to ensure a high level of service professionalism.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX).

Police officers provide information, directions, and assistance to the campus and surrounding community. They promote compliance with college parking and traffic regulations, direct and control traffic, conduct investigations of vehicular accidents, thefts, first aid events and other incidents as necessary.

Police Officers investigate and submit written reports on crime related offenses, traffic accidents or stops, complaints, policy violations, and suspicious activities. In the course of this work, officers may apprehend and detain suspects, issue summons to violators, collect and safeguard evidence needed for prosecution, and give testimony in court or as part of the student conduct process.

Police Officers perform traffic and crowd control on college property and adjacent city or county streets as authorized. Officers will assist visitors by offering directions and general information, post directional signs for special events, and raise and lower the flag on a daily basis. Officers may transport suspects to the Magistrate to be processed and to acquire warrants and may transport individuals in need of crisis intervention for behavioral health assessment.

Police Officers respond to calls for routine, non-emergency, and emergency, service, rendering first aid and/or CPR while awaiting medical personnel.

Police Officers safeguard college personnel and property by conducting security checks and building inspections, unlocking and security exterior and interior doors, providing escort services when requested, patrolling parking lots and adjacent roadways.

Police Officers will operate communication equipment and perform the duties associated with dispatcher, photo identification office, parking permit issuance, and special assignments as required. Officers may be required to perform other duties as assigned as necessary, appropriate, and/or available.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must possess and maintain an unencumbered and unexpired Virginia (DCJS) law enforcement officer certification as a sworn police officer in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 15.2-1705 and related Code sections.
  • Must meet all annual and ongoing requirements for training and certification as listed in Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to work an irregular schedule, under varied conditions, at all College campuses and sites.
Knowledge
  • Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Peninsula Community College.
  • Working knowledge of federal Title IX laws, the Clery Act, and best practices in Campus Threat Assessment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of use, care, and safety requirements for firearms and non-lethal equipment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of security and safety concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient skills in the use of all police equipment relevant to the job and the qualification of carried assigned weapon.
  • Sound judgement and effective decision-making skills.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to
  • Apply and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and give clear instructions to elicit compliance.
  • Perform investigations.
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Meet the physical demands of the job duties.
  • Foster good public relationships.
  • Stay abreast of the training, principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of Law Enforcement.
  • Recall specific details of information or situations observed.
  • Train and provide direction to non-sworn personnel.
  • Function mentally and physically under stress in emergency situations.
  • Gather information and write factual reports.
  • Testify truthfully and factually in legal hearings and court.
  • Carry a firearm and qualify on assigned weapon.
  • Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work at all campuses.
Additional Considerations:

  • Experience in an educational setting.
  • Previous work experience working in a college, military and or municipal police department.
  • Current or former DCJS general and/or Special Instructor Certification.

 

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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