Location: Farmville, VA Category: Classified Posted On: Thu Sep 19 2024 Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Police Sergeant / Law Enforcement Officer II (00042) in the Department of Police & Public Safety. The successful candidate will provide supervision to police officers with responsibility for duty assignments and monitoring work performance. Longwood Police & Public Safety is an innovative and progressive department that conducts and/or oversees all police and security functions for Longwood University's approximately 5,000 students, staff, and visitors. This position is considered emergency personnel, which requires the selected candidate to report to work or be called in due to inclement weather, in the case of an emergency, or staff shortage, etc. The position being filled is a midnight shift supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Serve as first level of supervision providing guidance and training to officers assigned
* Apply community policing principles and practices to resolve issues
* Responsible for scheduling shifts, providing on-site supervision, and identifying training needs
* Responsible for the conduct of officers assigned and ensuring officers follow all applicable constitutional safeguards, state statutes, local ordinances, university and departmental policies
* Review and approve records and reports for accuracy and completeness
* Conduct individual patrols of the university, by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and respond to calls within service area
* Monitor subordinate officers patrol efforts, ensuring officers are actively engaging while on duty
* Take command of situation when emergencies occur and senior supervisors are not present and maintain control until properly relieved or situation is resolved
* Act within established emergency procedures at all times
* Evaluate and resolve complaints
* Investigate criminal and traffic incidents
* Exercise good judgement
* Effectively coordinate and develop events, shift assignments, and personnel coverage
* Maintain accurate log of training records and requests for training
* Complete all assigned administrative tasks such as performance evaluations before required due date
* Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* High school diploma or equivalency required
* All Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements to become a sworn law enforcement officer in Virginia are required. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently certified with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Law Enforcement Officer but applicants with significant experience as a law enforcement officer in another state, or federal/military capacity may be considered based on qualifications.
* Valid Virginia Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to hire
* Thorough knowledge of police science
* Demonstrated ability to develop incident action plans
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Previous supervisory experience preferred
* Prior campus and university experience preferred
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in a pay band 4; hiring range of $52,500 - $58,500. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required, to include a credit history, medical evaluation, drug screening, psychological and polygraph examination. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
* State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
* Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
* Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
* Life & Long-Term care insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
* Educational benefits for most employees
* Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
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