Officer-in-Charge / Tactical Officer

Officer-in-Charge / Tactical Officer

Job no: 5104121

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Lexington, Virginia

Categories: Administrative Services, Trades and Operations

Title: Officer-in-Charge / Tactical Officer

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time Officer-in-Charge / Tactical Officer (OC) position. The successful candidate will act as the commandant's representative in the cadet Barracks during late-night hours.

Specific Responsibilities of the OCs include:
• Ensuring the safety, well-being, and security of cadets and the VMI Barracks during late-night hours, serving as "first-responders" to any emergencies or incidents which may occur
• Supervising the Cadet guard team in the maintenance of proper order and discipline
• Ensuring cadets comply with VMI regulations and directives
• Placing cadets on report as necessary
• Conducting routine in-ranks inspections and inspections of cadet rooms
• Tactical officer responsibilities include advising and mentoring cadets assigned to one of ten companies throughout the academic year
• Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time position, and the wear of a military uniform is required. Anticipated duty hours for the position is from 4:00PM - Midnight.

Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience working with young adults in a structured environment is preferred.
• Experience working in residence life in higher education is preferred.
• Ability to meet department and institute goals.
• Ability to communicate inclusively with all members of the VMI community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Requires independent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.

Additional Considerations
• Service in the armed forces.
• Prior company command or staff equivalent.
• Former drill sergeant, instructor certification, or joint service equivalent.

Special Instructions

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.

This is a full-time administrative position with a full benefits package. A Criminal Background Check is required for all selected candidates.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly 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.

Advertised: 27 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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