Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant
- https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98044
- Prince William Circle, Dumfries, Virginia, United States
- Hold for NV280-Office of Administration
- Northern VA Community College
Title: Police Sergeant
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Prince William - 153
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $86,000 - $99,556
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications:
General Description:
This position is responsible for providing and supervising police and other assigned staff that secure and protect NVCC campuses, off-site centers, and property through crime prevention activities. NOVA Officers have full authority to enforce State laws and regulations within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
***This position is not eligible for telework.***
Duties and Tasks:
This position is responsible for providing and supervising police and other assigned staff that secure and protect NVCC campuses, off-site centers, and property through crime prevention activities. NOVA Officers have full authority to enforce State laws and regulations within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
***This position is not eligible for telework.***
Duties and Tasks:
- This position oversees all police aspects at the campus level to include oversight and supervision of staff.
- Ensure security for College and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities and patrol.
- Ensure thorough investigation of all reported and suspected criminal activity.
- Ensure safety of the community through the enforcement of State laws and College regulations. This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of situation, while on-duty at NVCC campuses and centers.
- Activities include, but are not limited to patrolling, investigating (reported and suspected) criminal activity, and enforcing State traffic and parking laws.
- Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
KSAs:
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, investigation, National Incident Management System, security, crime detection and prevention.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of police equipment and weaponry.
- Ability to effectively supervise Law Enforcement Officers and support personnel.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
- Must meet physical and mental job demands.
- Ability to complete and maintain DCJS certification.
- Ability to effectively testify in court proceedings.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good computer skills.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must currently be certified as a Police Officer by Virginia DCJS
- Unrestricted driver's license with insurable driving record
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the field of law enforcement
- Successfully pass background investigation
Additional Considerations:
- Experience in the supervision of law enforcement personnel.
- Experience in a campus police setting.
- Foreign language
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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