Police Sergeant / Law Enforcement Officer II

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 Police Sergeant / Law Enforcement Officer II (00042) in the Department of Police & Public Safety. The successful candidate will provide supervision to police officers, with responsibility for duty assignments and monitoring work performance to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out effectively and in accordance with departmental standards. The Department of Police & Public Safety is an innovative and progressive unit that conducts and oversees all police and security functions for Longwood University's approximately 5,000 students, staff, and visitors. This position is considered emergency personnel, which requires the selected candidate to report to work or be called in due to inclement weather, in the case of an emergency, or staff shortage, etc. The position being filled is a midnight shift supervisor.

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

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the first level of supervision, providing guidance and training to assigned police officers
• Apply community policing principles and practices to identify and resolve issues effectively
• Responsible for scheduling shifts, providing on-site supervision, and identifying training needs
• Responsible for the conduct of officers assigned while also ensuring officers follow all applicable constitutional safeguards, state statutes, local ordinances, university, and departmental policies
• Review and authorize reports and records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental standards
• Conduct individual patrols of the university by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and respond to calls within the service area
• Monitor subordinate officers' patrol efforts, ensuring officers are actively engaging while on duty
• Take command of emergency situations that may occur while senior supervisors are absent, maintaining control until properly relieved or when the situation is resolved
• Follow established emergency procedures at all times
• Evaluate and resolve complaints
• Investigate criminal and traffic incidents
• Exercise good judgement
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate events, manage shift assignments, and ensure adequate personnel coverage
• Maintain an accurate log of training records and requests
• Complete all assigned administrative tasks, such as performance evaluations, before the required due date
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• All candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Virginia driver's license prior to hire date
• Upon successful completion of field training, selected candidates must fulfill a two-year contractual service commitment
• Applicants must meet all Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements to become a sworn law enforcement officer in Virginia. The selected candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently certified with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants with significant experience as a law enforcement officer at the state, federal, or military level may be considered, based upon their qualifications.
• Thorough knowledge of police science
• Demonstrated ability to develop incident action plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Prior campus and university experience preferred with strong working knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, and the Clery Act

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in a pay band 4, with a hiring range of $52,500 - $58,500. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required, including a credit history check, medical evaluation, drug screening, and psychological and polygraph examinations. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

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/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days. Position posted 11/11/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter, and any other documents you wish to include. Applicants must fully complete the online application. Application/resume must detail professional and training history. Incomplete applications may result in removal from the hiring process. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be emailed a detailed background package that must be completed and returned within three weeks of receipt. These packages, along with applications and resumes, will be used to select the most qualified applicants for interviews.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must upload a copy of your card when you submit your application/resume.