Police Officer

Title: Police Officer VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW Department: University Police/Public Safety Campus Location: Main Campus Advertised Range: $59,727 - $76,754 Salary offered will be based on qualifications and is not negotiable beyond the advertised range. Job Summary Primary responsibilities include: Performs law enforcement, crime prevention, security and related public safety functions within state controlled property. Protect life, property and enforce the rules & regulations of the University of Mary Washington and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Provide a safe environment conducive to education and harmony for all members of the University community. Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications Knowledge of and experience in the principles and techniques of law enforcement, security, crime detection and prevention, and criminal investigation. Proficiency with police equipment, including carried weapons. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups. Ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations governing the institution. Ability to interpret laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Required Experience Experience in law enforcement or a related field. Required Education High school graduation or equivalency. Required Licensure Valid driver’s license to operate a University/state owned or leased vehicle. Mandatory certification by the Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Law Enforcement Officer. Equal Opportunity Employment The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University. Veterans UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). Applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr University-of-Mary-Washington