Campus Police Officer

Campus Police Officer

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Working Title
- Campus Police Officer

Role Title
- Law Enforcement Officer I

Role Code - 69071-SW

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Pay Band - 03

Position Number -

Agency
- Central Virginia Community College

Division
- Central Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location
- Lynchburg - 680

Hiring Range - $53,000 to $60,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel
- Yes

EEO Category - 4-Protective Service

Full Time or Part Time
- Full Time

Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? - No

Work Schedule
- Typically, Monday through Friday, schedule may vary based on college activities and scheduling.

Sensitive Position
- Yes

Job Description
- Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs. The Central Virginia Community College, Office of Public Safety and Police supports the educational mission of the college by administering security, and safety programs that comply with state and federal mandates and that provide resources to create a safer learning community.

Our Mission Statement indicates that the staff of CVCC Department of Campus Police is committed to:
Providing public safety services and performing duties with efficiency, professionalism and integrity and in all matters. Maintaining a safe and secure environment conducive to enhancing the learning experience. Protecting the college equipment, facilities and supplies from damage, theft or other negative situations. Enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of CVCC and the VCCS.

Educating the community on matters related to emergency preparedness and personal safety and security. As sworn law enforcement officer the position is responsible for the safety and well-being of Central Virginia Community College students, faculty, staff, customers and visitors by maintaining order and protection of life and property through ensuring the enforcement of laws, ordinances and college policy within the CVCC jurisdiction.

Preserves peace through high visibility patrols, respond to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations, and provide other safety-related services. Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot; performs active campus community problem identification; attend campus related meetings; maintains high patrol visibility to assist in crime prevention; actively performs routine patrol, concentrating on high incident areas, to detect possible criminal activities or needs for service;

regularly checks college property, facilities and surrounding areas within the jurisdiction of the campus; monitors radio broadcasts and other officer(s) to ensure awareness of activities in area and to provide assistance, if needed; identifies, reports, and responds to suspicious activities or needs for service.

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
- Classes in police science or a combination of education, training, or related criminal justice certificate program. Must be at least 21 years of age with current valid Virginia driver's license with no major…