Police Sergeant jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Title: Police Sergeant (part-time)

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: UG

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a part-time Police Sergeant. Patrols VMI post to investigate disturbances, protect life & property, monitor security & report safety hazards. Operates communication & police equipment. Enforces laws, including traffic regulations, within jurisdictional boundaries. Control crowds, traffic, parking & pedestrians during special functions, escorts visitors & dignitaries; responds to emergencies. Prepares reports; conducts initial investigations & secures evidence; serves legal papers; testifies in court and at hearings. Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a police officer in Virginia required.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to apply & interpret laws & regulations & to perform investigations.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the role of law enforcement on a college campus required.

Additional Considerations

• College-level coursework in criminal justice

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate must pass a criminal background check including fingerprinting.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7051

Email: wadete@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.