Police Officer I

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Division at Virginia Tech is comprised of the Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and the Office of Emergency Management and has a critical role in supporting the well-being of our community. We are essential in planning for and responding to emergency events, and in creating a culture of preparedness where employees and students are safe in their work and living environments. Police Officers at Virginia Tech protect and serve a diverse University community. Responsibilities include: investigating motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, and criminal matters; enforcement of state and federal laws and University policies; preparation of reports; courtroom testimony; traffic direction and crowd control; response to emergency situations; extended foot patrol; working a rotating shift that includes weekends, nights, and holidays; reporting for duty in adverse weather conditions and/or when the university is otherwise closed (“Emergency Personnel”); and adhering to all criteria established for a Nationally Accredited Police Department. Police Officers also perform other duties as requested by supervisor, take initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment, strive to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct, Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community, and support the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Requirements

• Experience with writing reports or similar documents
• Experience working with the public
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and the university community
• Ability to give creditable court testimony and comprehend legal documents
• Ability to use independent judgment and exercise considerable restraint under stressful situations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle at high speeds in adverse conditions
• Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact, observation, and examination of records
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to recognize safety and security hazards on campus and take appropriate corrective action
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities
• Ability to run, jump, climb stairs, bend, lift, and physically restrain an individual as needed
• Ability to perform duties on bicycle, vehicle, or foot
• Must pass physical abilities test by running 1.5 miles within 20 minutes
• Must be able to use a respirator
• Must be a U.S. citizen as required by Virginia Code Section 15.2-1705
• Must qualify under federal and state guidelines to carry a firearm
• Must be a high school graduate or able to furnish documentary evidence of equivalency degree
• Must currently possess a valid Virginia Operator's License or be able to obtain it within 30 days of employment
• Must meet vision requirements: no worse than 20/200 uncorrected, must correct to 20/20; color blindness, including pronounced shade deficiencies, will be disqualifying
• Must be at least 20 years of age on the date of hire
• Must meet all other standards by law (15.2-1705: 9-169 Code of Virginia) and by the policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board

Nice To Haves

• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification at the time of hire
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, or related field
• Previous military experience

Responsibilities

• Investigating motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, and criminal matters
• Enforcement of state and federal laws and University policies
• Preparation of reports
• Courtroom testimony
• Traffic direction and crowd control
• Response to emergency situations
• Extended foot patrol
• Working a rotating shift that includes weekends, nights, and holidays
• Reporting for duty in adverse weather conditions and/or when the university is otherwise closed (“Emergency Personnel”)
• Adhering to all criteria established for a Nationally Accredited Police Department
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
• Take initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment
• Strive to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct, Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community
• Support the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)

Benefits

• Base salary of $54,500 with military and educational incentives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED