Police Officer

Job Description

General Description :

This police officer position is responsible for providing security for college and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities, patrol, thorough investigation of all reported and suspected criminal activity, and through the enforcement of State laws.

This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of the situation and by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth and regulations of Northern Virginia Community College and VCCS.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a college-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain 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.

Duties and Tasks :

This position is responsible for providing security for college and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities, patrol, through investigation of all reported and suspected criminal activity, and through the enforcement of State traffic laws.

This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of situation, and by enforcing the laws and regulations through use of the same police powers as found in all other police departments in cities, towns, and counties in the Commonwealth

Essential Functions :

• Patrol, providing protection / safety and preventing crime.
• Investigates criminal activity, traffic and personal injury accidents and other complaints
• Enforcement of state traffic laws and promote traffic safety.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications Required KSAs :

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the VA Commonwealth laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
• Must meet physical and mental job demands.
• Must have completed Virginia DCJS academy and certification.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Qualify to operate a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a Virginia DCJS certified Police Officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully pass background investigation.
• Licensed driver with demonstrated safe driving record. Additional Considerations
• Bilingual or multilingual
5 days ago