Police officer

Police Officer (Non-Certified PM hours) - 501193

SUMMARY :

Sworn law enforcement position to provide law enforcement and crime prevention duties for the University of Richmond. The person in this position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee for Clery and Title IX purposes respectively, the employee will maintain current training and comply with the responsibilities of both titles.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Service Police officers are responsible for protecting the community and property of the university. Officers regularly patrol campus, respond to calls for service, provide educational programming to community members, and provide non-law enforcement related services as needed, to include enforcing university rules and regulations.

Enforcement Police officers are responsible for enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Officers should be able to make arrests, testify in court, and provide mutual aid to assist other law enforcement agencies as requested.

Investigations Police officers will conduct criminal investigations as assigned, collect and maintain evidence, write reports clearly and concisely, and complete administrative reports for student violations of University rules and regulations.

Training Attend and complete training to maintain required police standards and certifications.

Perform other duties, responsibilities, and tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Police officers possess a level of fitness and general health to perform physical tasks encountered on the job. These activities may include, but are not limited to : climbing obstacles, running after suspects, running up stairs, jumping over obstacles, lifting heavy objects or persons, subduing persons resisting arrest, and physically pushing movable objects.

Officers are physically able to perform the duties and functions of a sworn police officer, carry and use protective equipment, and perform in all weather conditions.

Responds, if requested or needed, on weekends and / or nights as a function of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Maintains all training standards and firearm requirements established by DCJS and URPD.
• Able to present to a wide variety of audiences regarding safety issues, and crime prevention topics. Demonstrates computer efficiency in Microsoft office and possesses effective communication skills.
• Required : Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma
• No experience required
• Virginia Certified Law Enforcement Officer Preferred
• Experience could change depending on current need of the department

WORK HOURS :

• Full-time, non-exempt position
• 12-hour shift, during a 24-hour day, 40 hours weekly, 7 day period

SALARY STRUCTURE : Pay Grade 5

Pay Grade 5

ABOUT UR :

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond.

Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond () blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions.

There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success.

In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

Last updated : 2024-05-19