Police Officer

Police Officer I

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Work type:
Staff

Senior management:
Executive VP & Chief Oper Officer

Department:
Police

Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories:
Other, Public Safety

Job Description

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).

Required Qualifications

Experience:

* Experience with writing reports or similar documents.

* Experience working with the public.

* Demonstrated computer experience.

Skills and Abilities:

* 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.

Physical Fitness:

* 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.

* Following a conditional offer, one must pass a medical exam, including vision testing.

Pre-Employment and Ongoing Employee Screening:

* Candidates for employment are required to successfully complete an extensive background check and credit history check, with satisfactory results. This includes, but is not limited to, a driving records check, criminal history check (including fingerprinting), and a pre-employment drug screening.

* Incumbents are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol screening in accordance with department policy.

* Successful completion of a psychological assessment is required.

Federal, State, Local Government, and Other Requirements:

* 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. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying 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…