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Police Officer’s perform a wide range of tasks to promote overall public safety. Work involves protecting lives, property, and rights of the public; investigating criminal activity, and assisting in any university function as needed providing safety and security services. Officer’s are also responsible for testifying in court as well as preparing accurate and detailed reports. In addition to the physical skills needed to be an effective officer, Police Officer’s require strong ethical behavior, self-discipline, diplomacy, and human compassion.
Job Responsibility:
Perform a wide range of tasks to promote overall public safety
Protecting lives, property, and rights of the public
Investigating criminal activity
Assisting in any university function as needed providing safety and security services
Testifying in court
Preparing accurate and detailed reports
Requirements:
Valid Virginia driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of appointment
Must have an insurable driving record
High school diploma or GED
Must successfully complete a Virginia law enforcement training academy and achieve state certification within one year of date of hire
Must successfully achieve VCIN Certificate within 1 year of the date of hire
Must successfully complete/pass an extensive background investigation, physical, and psychological testing
Some customer service or some experience performing services for the public
Must pass the ODU Police Department physical abilities test
Must pass a Police Officer Selection Test (POST) with a minimum overall score of 70 percent
Subject to random drug testing
Must work a rotating shift schedule which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Nice to have:
Several years of experience in law enforcement, preferably in a University setting
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Some experience performing public safety or security duties
CPR and First Aid certification
Formal education beyond the secondary level with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Possession of a current VCIN and General Instructor certifications