Police Officer Job at Old Dominion University (Norfolk)

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT Police Officers 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

Protect 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

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 also 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
Valid Virginia driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of appointment
Must also have an insurable driving record
Some knowledge of criminal laws, case laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, juvenile procedures, effective policing practices and due process
Knowledge of effective communication strategies
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Effective problem-solving skills and techniques including when serving diverse community members or situations
Good skills of observation and memory
Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply established policies, procedures, case laws, and regulations
Ability to treat others with dignity and respect regardless of the situation
Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on established standards and an accurate assessment of situations
Demonstrated ability to make decisions, initiate actions to meet established objectives or deadlines
Demonstrated ability to complete required documentation, and reports with accuracy
Ability to effectively utilize windows operating systems, Apple IOS, Microsoft Office Suite and similar products used to generate documents and facilitate communications
Ability to effectively operate police mobile recording equipment
Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team, as well as independently
Ability to work with aggressive or emotionally unstable persons while maintaining a professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to provide services with superior community relations skills
Requires ability to deal courteously and effectively with a culturally diverse community
Ability to work shift work, during inclement weather, or emergency situations

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

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