Investigator, Security, Police Officer

Working Title Investigator Role Title Law Enforcement Officer II Role Code 69072-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number  Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $75,000 - $85,000 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
- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Police Department Schedule

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

This position is responsible for serving and protecting NVCC campuses, off‑site centers, and property through crime prevention activities. Activities include, but are not limited to patrolling, investigating (reported and suspected) criminal activity, and enforcing State traffic and parking laws. Law Enforcement Officers also interact with the public in a fair and impartial manner, regardless of situation, while on‑duty at NVCC campuses and centers.

NOVA Officers have full authority to enforce State laws and regulations as found in all other police departments within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a college‑wide entity with the responsibility to maintain safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short‑term and long‑term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules and duties dependent on the needs of the Department and/or staff professional development.

• This position conducts thorough criminal investigations and background investigations, investigates suspected criminal activity, and investigates other complaints.
• Ensures security for College and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities and patrol.
• Ensure safety of the community through the enforcement of State laws and College regulations. This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of situation, and by enforcing the laws and regulations through use of the same police powers as found in all other police departments in cities, towns, and counties in the Commonwealth.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, investigation, security, crime detection and prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of police equipment and weaponry.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
• Must meet physical and mental job demands.
• Ability to maintain DCJS certification.
• Ability to effectively testify in court proceedings.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DJCS) or eligible for reinstatement
• Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• Law enforcement experience
• No formal disciplinary action in the past 12 months.
• Must be willing to be on‑call and respond to incidents after hours
• Successfully…