Law Enforcement Officer I- CERTIFIED job in Petersburg

Title: Law Enforcement Officer I- CERTIFIED

Employee Classification: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: up to $60,000

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Division: Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Academic Unit: Administration

Department: Department of Police and Public Safety

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Protects life, property and enforces the laws of the Commonwealth and regulations of the University within appropriate jurisdictional confines. Conducts campus patrols; investigates complaints, suspicious activities, and crime/traffic accidents; makes arrests and issues citations. Gives court testimony and initiates written reports. Safely operate police vehicles and communications equipment. Interact professionally with students, community agencies, and visitors, and other duties as assigned when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer

• Must have obtained and possess a current Virginia Law Enforcement Officer certification, mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

• Must be proficient in the use of department issued firearm and must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Must have a working knowledge of civil and criminal law, law enforcement, basic safety practices/procedures, and the judicial system.

• Must know to apply and interpret laws, rules, or regulations; work independently and communicate orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive reports; conduct investigations or other research, and resolve problems.

• Must be able to maintain the required knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties necessary to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the Commonwealth and maintain DCJS certification.

• Must have the ability to function mentally and physically under stress in emergencies.

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

• Must be a US citizen

• No conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors; no conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest pleas to misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, including petit larceny; any misdemeanor sex offense; or any domestic assault;

• Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a psychological, medical, and drug screening.

• An applicant who is selected for this position and is currently employed by a State agency must complete a new probationary period.

Additional Considerations:

• Must have obtained and possess a current Virginia Law Enforcement Officer certification, mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

• Must be proficient in the use of department issued firearm and must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Must be able to maintain the required knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties necessary to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the Commonwealth and maintain DCJS certification.