Investigator, Government, Police Officer

Posting Summary Working Title Role Title Role Title Role Title Law Enforcement Officer IIRole Code Role Code 69072-FPFLSAFLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Pay Band 04

Position Number Position Number Agency Agency Northern VA Community College Division Division  NV280-VP Administration Work Location Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range Hiring Range $75,000 - $85,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category Full Time or Part Time 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 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 Sensitive Position Yes 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.

• 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.

• Experience investigating sexual assault cases.
• Experience in crime scene processing.
• Experience with the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Experience in a campus police setting.
• Investigatory experience or relevant training

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Travel to all NOVA campuses may be required

Posting Number

Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Job Close Date 10/02/2026

Agency Website www.nvcc.edu

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state…