Law Enforcement Officer I

• Observing and reporting any and all incidents while on campus
• Performing foot patrols in and around all buildings on campus
• Monitoring and assisting with residents in the adjacent housing complex
• Maintaining a professional yet approachable manner with the public
• Opening and securing buildings and classrooms
• Occasional transport of mail and bank deposits and withdrawals
• Basic upkeep of assigned equipment and tools
• Directing traffic
• Assisting students, faculty, and visitors with daily calls of service (keys locked in vehicle, boosting vehicle batteries, directions, etc.)
• Following instructions and directives from supervision
• Supporting special events
• Assisting individuals interested or enrolled in all opportunities at Southwest Virginia Community College

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must hold a valid VA Law-enforcement Certification
• Must be able to pass CPR training (obtain certificate)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Cannot have criminal convictions excluding traffic offenses
• Must be physically fit enough to walk the campus, stairs, hallways, etc. and stand multiple hours in all types of weather
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be available to work different shifts and weekends upon request
• Law-enforcement experience required
• Experience using radio communications equipment
• Ability to multitask
• Must maintain confidentiality, respond to internal and external requests for information and work with a diverse group of individuals

• Experience using radio communications equipment
• Community college work experience
• Experience using PeopleSoft

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.