Virginia's Community College System
Campus Police Officer
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date.
The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed. This is a multi-campus position, and the main office location will be determined with consideration of the chosen candidate's preference. This is a full-time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at (434) 949-1048. SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. Posting Summary Working Title:
Campus Police Officer Role Title:
Law Enforcement Officer I Role Code:
69071 FLSA:
Nonexempt Pay Band:
3 Position Number:
27600114 Agency:
Southside Va Community College Division:
Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location: Hiring Range:
Minimum $32,843, commensurate with experience and qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel:
Yes EEO Category:
Full Time Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, day hours; evening and weekend hours as needed Job Description: SVCC is seeking a Campus Police Officer to protect life and property and provide service to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Southside Virginia Community College. Officers are expected to enforce all applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances as well as the policies of Southside Virginia Community College. Enforcement should be tempered with appropriate officer discretion. Officers should serve as positive role models to their community. Officers will render assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations as appropriate, including referral to other agencies when the police department does not, cannot provide the requested service. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to: Provide protection of life and property on the campus Conduct routine patrols on foot, or by vehicle to deter crime Conduct security checks of buildings, parking lots, and campus facilities Respond to emergency situations, including medical incidents, accidents, and fires Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders during crises Provide escorts for students, faculty, or staff upon request Respond to and investigate reports of criminal activity, disturbances, or suspicious behavior Conduct safety training, such as active shooter drills, self-defense classes, or alcohol awareness programs Provide first aid or CPR until emergency medical services arrive Implement emergency response protocols, such as lockdowns or evacuations Participate in threat assessments to identify potential risks to campus safety Engage with the community to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to promote trust and cooperation Perform Law Enforcement functions: Issue summons and affect arrests when required Enforce traffic and parking regulations Conduct interviews and gather evidence in cases of criminal activity or policy violations Enforce college laws/policies related to drugs, alcohol, weapons, and conduct Assist with conflict resolution Document incidents, arrests, and investigations through detailed reports Investigate criminal activities on campus, such as thefts, assaults, or drug-related offenses Gather evidence and process property as described under Virginia Law Perform special services provided to the campus by the department: Assist with crowd control during campus sporting events, concerts, protests, and graduation. Provide coverage after hours at the need of the college KSA's/Required Qualifications: Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Virginia Must have a valid driver’s license Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen Must have excellent communication skills with an ability to interface with all people of the campus community Must have well-developed analytical skills, solid judgment, and good decision-making skills Officers should be able to make critical decisions under stress Officers must be physically fit enough to perform required duties Officers should have good mediation skills and the ability to defuse conflict Officers must be sensitive to victims and witnesses of crime Officers must be able to qualify with a departmental issued weapon as a condition of employment Experience working with racially, economically, and age-diverse individuals Additional Considerations: Certified firearms instructor Certified in C.I.T (Crisis Intervention Training) / Mental Health First Aid Experience in investigations and crime prevention Prior employment with a campus law enforcement agency Operation of a State Vehicle:
Yes Supervises Employees:
Yes Required Travel:
Routine travel to SVCC campuses and community events Posting Number:
CLS_3712P Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Number of Vacancies:
1 Job Open Date:
04/07/2025 Job Close Date:
06/01/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Agency Website:
https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name:
Jennifer Davis Email:
jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number:
434-949-1048
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This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date.
The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed. This is a multi-campus position, and the main office location will be determined with consideration of the chosen candidate's preference. This is a full-time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at (434) 949-1048. SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. Posting Summary Working Title:
Campus Police Officer Role Title:
Law Enforcement Officer I Role Code:
69071 FLSA:
Nonexempt Pay Band:
3 Position Number:
27600114 Agency:
Southside Va Community College Division:
Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location: Hiring Range:
Minimum $32,843, commensurate with experience and qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel:
Yes EEO Category:
Full Time Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, day hours; evening and weekend hours as needed Job Description: SVCC is seeking a Campus Police Officer to protect life and property and provide service to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Southside Virginia Community College. Officers are expected to enforce all applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances as well as the policies of Southside Virginia Community College. Enforcement should be tempered with appropriate officer discretion. Officers should serve as positive role models to their community. Officers will render assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations as appropriate, including referral to other agencies when the police department does not, cannot provide the requested service. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to: Provide protection of life and property on the campus Conduct routine patrols on foot, or by vehicle to deter crime Conduct security checks of buildings, parking lots, and campus facilities Respond to emergency situations, including medical incidents, accidents, and fires Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders during crises Provide escorts for students, faculty, or staff upon request Respond to and investigate reports of criminal activity, disturbances, or suspicious behavior Conduct safety training, such as active shooter drills, self-defense classes, or alcohol awareness programs Provide first aid or CPR until emergency medical services arrive Implement emergency response protocols, such as lockdowns or evacuations Participate in threat assessments to identify potential risks to campus safety Engage with the community to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to promote trust and cooperation Perform Law Enforcement functions: Issue summons and affect arrests when required Enforce traffic and parking regulations Conduct interviews and gather evidence in cases of criminal activity or policy violations Enforce college laws/policies related to drugs, alcohol, weapons, and conduct Assist with conflict resolution Document incidents, arrests, and investigations through detailed reports Investigate criminal activities on campus, such as thefts, assaults, or drug-related offenses Gather evidence and process property as described under Virginia Law Perform special services provided to the campus by the department: Assist with crowd control during campus sporting events, concerts, protests, and graduation. Provide coverage after hours at the need of the college KSA's/Required Qualifications: Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Virginia Must have a valid driver’s license Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen Must have excellent communication skills with an ability to interface with all people of the campus community Must have well-developed analytical skills, solid judgment, and good decision-making skills Officers should be able to make critical decisions under stress Officers must be physically fit enough to perform required duties Officers should have good mediation skills and the ability to defuse conflict Officers must be sensitive to victims and witnesses of crime Officers must be able to qualify with a departmental issued weapon as a condition of employment Experience working with racially, economically, and age-diverse individuals Additional Considerations: Certified firearms instructor Certified in C.I.T (Crisis Intervention Training) / Mental Health First Aid Experience in investigations and crime prevention Prior employment with a campus law enforcement agency Operation of a State Vehicle:
Yes Supervises Employees:
Yes Required Travel:
Routine travel to SVCC campuses and community events Posting Number:
CLS_3712P Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Number of Vacancies:
1 Job Open Date:
04/07/2025 Job Close Date:
06/01/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Agency Website:
https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name:
Jennifer Davis Email:
jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number:
434-949-1048
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