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First Sergeant - VMI Police

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Lexington, Virginia, United States, 24450

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First Sergeant - VMI Police

Title: First Sergeant - VMI Police State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Military Institute Location: Virginia Military Institute Job Duties: The VMI Police Department is seeking candidates for a full-time First Sergeant's position. This position reports to the Captain of Patrol and Operations and requires the incumbent under administrative direction to, plan, direct, manage, supervise, and coordinates the activities and operations of an assigned service area within the Police Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support as assigned. Job Duties:

Serving as shift supervisor for daylight shift to provide adequate staffing during daylight hours; prepare and administer briefings; assign patrol beats; supervise and direct sworn staff and activities on assigned shift; conduct personnel, equipment, and building inspections.

Perform all Sexual Assault and Bystander Prevention training to leadership in Corps

Conduct all assigned investigations that require additional resources and extensive amounts of time

Oversee Training and In-service for Department Personnel

Review Policies and Procedures on a monthly basis and make any changes recommended by the Chief of Police

Responsible for collection/storage of intel for monthly intel brief provided to Chief of Police

Attend monthly staff meetings as well as Regional Crime Line

Manage Evidence Processing Area and make sure with well stocked with supplies

Manage the Evidence Room and make sure all evidence is stored properly

Manage and coordinate Clery Training and assist with collecting Clery stats. Provide updates to annual Fire and Security Report

Manage the Trespass Notice Program

Participate in the selection and hiring of assigned personnel; train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates. Minimum Qualifications: Be a citizen of the United States.

Be required to undergo a background investigation as described in VMI Police Department General Order 1-22

Have a high school education or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education

Possess a valid driver's license

Pass a physical/medical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment, conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician

Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the state of Virginia

Minimum age of 21

Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening

Shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to: - Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under

18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth - Any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under

18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of

18.2-371 - Domestic assault under

18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States. The incumbent must also successfully complete a course of instruction at a police academy approved by the Virginia DCJS (unless currently certified as a Police Officer through DCJS in the Commonwealth of Virginia). Additional Considerations: Previous supervisory experience

Ten years Law Enforcement Experience

Demonstrated ability to produce written reports

Excellent communication skills

Be a full time police officer in good standing

Effectively plan and organize work Special Instructions: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Contact Information: Name: Tamara Wade Phone: 540-464-7322 Email: hroffice@vmi.edu In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at

AHP Letter

or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer