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


(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Police Officer with University Police. Primary responsibilities of police officers include, but are not limited to:

• Performs law enforcement, crime prevention, security and related public safety functions within state controlled property.
• To protect life, property and enforce the rules and regulations of University of Mary Washington as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in such a manner which supports the mission of the University.
• Provide a safe environment which is conducive to the education of, and promotes 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, as well as criminal investigation.
• Proficiency with and experience in the use of police equipment relevant to the job; to include the use of carried weapons.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing, with diverse groups of employees, students and members of the general public.
• Ability to interpret laws, polices, and regulations governing the operation of 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:

• Graduation from a high school or equivalency.

Required Licensure:

• Must possess a 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.

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by June 21, 2026 . Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.


Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit


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 (including pregnancy), 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.

UMW Values 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. For more information please visit:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to 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 get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer