Virginia's Community College System
Part-Time Campus Police Officer
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Part-Time Campus Police Officer
Wytheville Community College System is seeking a part-time campus police officer to enforce Virginia law, provide a secure learning environment for staff, faculty, students, and visitors, and support emergency response across multiple college sites.
Work Location
Wytheville Campus – Wythe County, VA
Crossroads Institute – Galax, VA
West Offsite – Marion, VA
Job Responsibilities
Foot patrol of the main campus and offsite locations.
Check doors and record findings.
Secure buildings and open doors as needed.
Assist other departments within and outside the college system.
Answer phones and provide courteous information to visitors.
Handle complaints using proper customer service methods.
Act as a liaison to emergency responders during an emergency.
Complete required reports in a timely manner, ensuring completeness.
Participate in emergency drills and evaluate the drills process, providing feedback.
Report building and grounds deficiencies to the Maintenance Department and ensure correct warning material is displayed.
Display initiative and efficiency.
Practice good teamwork within the department.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Use knowledge and reasoning skills to make sound decisions that enhance the mission of the department and college.
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
Current certification through VA DCJS (Law Enforcement) including Academy completion (required for sworn Police Officer designation).
Current firearms certification and maintenance.
First Aid and CPR training; maintain certification.
Physically able to walk considerable distances.
Appropriate level of NIMS training.
Calm and professional handling of simple and complex situations.
Quality customer service to students, visitors, and staff.
Successfully complete all trainings as required by the college; maintain certification in the use of the Taser.
Obtain and maintain certification in Taser, First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Complete all other training as required by the college and DCJS.
Additional Considerations
Law Enforcement experience.
Operation of a State Vehicle.
May be required to travel to all Wytheville Community College offsite locations.
Posting Information Posting Number: WGE_2829P Recruitment Type: General Public – G Number of Vacancies: 1 Job Open Date: 10/15/2025 Job Close Date: 10/29/2025 Agency Website: www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name: Malinda Poole Eversole Email: HR@wcc.vccs.edu Phone: 276-223-4700
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
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Work Location
Wytheville Campus – Wythe County, VA
Crossroads Institute – Galax, VA
West Offsite – Marion, VA
Job Responsibilities
Foot patrol of the main campus and offsite locations.
Check doors and record findings.
Secure buildings and open doors as needed.
Assist other departments within and outside the college system.
Answer phones and provide courteous information to visitors.
Handle complaints using proper customer service methods.
Act as a liaison to emergency responders during an emergency.
Complete required reports in a timely manner, ensuring completeness.
Participate in emergency drills and evaluate the drills process, providing feedback.
Report building and grounds deficiencies to the Maintenance Department and ensure correct warning material is displayed.
Display initiative and efficiency.
Practice good teamwork within the department.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Use knowledge and reasoning skills to make sound decisions that enhance the mission of the department and college.
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
Current certification through VA DCJS (Law Enforcement) including Academy completion (required for sworn Police Officer designation).
Current firearms certification and maintenance.
First Aid and CPR training; maintain certification.
Physically able to walk considerable distances.
Appropriate level of NIMS training.
Calm and professional handling of simple and complex situations.
Quality customer service to students, visitors, and staff.
Successfully complete all trainings as required by the college; maintain certification in the use of the Taser.
Obtain and maintain certification in Taser, First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Complete all other training as required by the college and DCJS.
Additional Considerations
Law Enforcement experience.
Operation of a State Vehicle.
May be required to travel to all Wytheville Community College offsite locations.
Posting Information Posting Number: WGE_2829P Recruitment Type: General Public – G Number of Vacancies: 1 Job Open Date: 10/15/2025 Job Close Date: 10/29/2025 Agency Website: www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name: Malinda Poole Eversole Email: HR@wcc.vccs.edu Phone: 276-223-4700
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
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