SCOP Officer I (Part-time)

DHRM • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking a dedicated, civic-minded Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Officer to join its Security Services Department. The officer helps ensure the safety and security of the museum, its employees, visitors, buildings, property, and art collections. SCOP officers are armed and exercise general police powers.

The position involves patrolling museum property, enforcing rules and regulations, assisting visitors and staff, responding to emergencies, reporting hazards and suspicious activities, supporting investigations, securing evidence, and maintaining detailed records. The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is a part-time, hourly position paid at $21.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime.

Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check. Continued employment requires successful completion of entry-level SCOP training and firearms courses, 95 hours of field training, and acceptance and credentialing by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) as an Armed Special Conservator of the Peace.

Requirements

• Understand laws, regulations, and standards governing the duties and conduct of sworn, armed Special Conservators of the Peace.
• Understand accident and claims investigation methods.
• Address public safety and security concerns effectively, promptly, and appropriately.
• Be capable of providing emergency care to people who are injured, ill, or otherwise in need of assistance at the museum.
• Exercise independent judgment and prepare thorough, effective reports.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Be able to sit, stand, and patrol the campus for extended periods, up to 12 hours.
• Be comfortable working in a diverse environment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Have strong customer service skills.
• Have familiarity with basic computer applications.
• Complete a criminal background check successfully.
• After hiring, successfully complete entry-level SCOP training and firearms courses and 95 hours of field training, and obtain acceptance and credentialing by DCJS as an Armed Special Conservator of the Peace.

Nice To Haves

• Academic curriculum or program in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• DCJS Security Officer certification.
• DCJS Alarm Respondent certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol museum property and grounds.
• Enforce established rules and regulations.
• Assist museum visitors and employees.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance to people who are injured, ill, or otherwise in need.
• Report and respond to hazards and suspicious activities.
• Support investigations, secure evidence, and maintain detailed records.
• Help safeguard museum buildings, property, and art collections.
• Use surveillance cameras and other technologies to monitor the museum and grounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed