Part-Time Police Accreditation Manager / Law Enforcement Officer I

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Part-Time Police Accreditation Manager / Law Enforcement Officer I (T0250) in the Department of Police and Public Safety. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with proven management skills. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining all records related to the department's accreditation process with the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). Also, the selected candidate will coordinate with command staff to develop, revise, and provide guidance on department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current law and accreditation standards, while also fostering working relationships with outside agency accreditation staff. Assignment to sworn or non-sworn status will be determined in accordance with operational and departmental considerations.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Input information into a document management system; create files, records, and other documentation
• Provide guidance on department policies, procedures, and training
• Interpret accreditation standards and applicable laws
• Conduct inspections and audits, or ensure that such are conducted, to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Serve as an accreditation assessor and perform relevant duties
• Work effectively with other department and university employees to gather necessary documentation
• Work effectively while being courteous with both the public and department members
• Type form letters and reports
• Read, send, and respond to emails while navigating the internet and local intranet.
• Manage the department's staff monthly policy review process.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma; a bachelor's degree is preferred
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within a law enforcement agency and prior participation in that agency's accreditation process, ideally with VLEPSC
• Possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record in order to drive university vehicles
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, legal concepts, data entry, and computerized record management systems
• Ability to operate general office equipment, which includes, but is not limited to, personal computers, scanners, printers, and copiers
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Ability to perform work independently while prioritizing job needs in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Adhere to the confidentiality required by codes, laws, regulations, and policies while accessing information
• Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and a comprehensive background investigation
• Psychological and physical tests may be required at the discretion of the Chief of Police
• Certification as a Virginia law enforcement officer is not required but is highly preferred

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary wage position in pay band 3. Hours worked will vary based on need, but will be limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

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Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 11/14/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents you wish to include with your application materials. Applicants must fully complete the on-line Hirezon application. Applicants meeting the basic requirements will be emailed a detailed background package that must be completed and returned. Review of both the application and background package will be used to select applicants for proceeding with the selection process.