What are the responsibilities and job description for the Officer position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Officer Role Title Law Enforcement Officer I Role Code 69071 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 3 Position Number 27600114 Agency Southside Va Community College Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Charlottesville - 540 Hiring Range Minimum $32,843, commensurate with experience and qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category D-Protective Service Worker Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, day hours; evening and weekend hours as needed
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
Job Description
Interested in providing campus safety to a Community College? SVCC is seeking a Officer, to protect life and property and provide service to the students, faculty staff, and visitors at Southside Virginia Community College. Officers are expected to enforce all applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances as well as the policies of Southside Virginia Community College. Enforcement should be tempered with appropriate officer discretion. Officers should serve as positive role models to their community. Officers will render assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations as appropriate, including referral to other agencies when the police department does not, cannot provide the requested service.
Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide protection of life and property on the campus
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
routine travel to SVCC campuses and community events
Posting Number CLS_3712P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/07/2025 Job Close Date 06/01/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.
This is a multi-campus and the main office location will be determined with consideration of the chosen candidate’s preference.
This is a full-time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at (434) 949-1048.
SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83863
Monday through Friday, day hours; evening and weekend hours as needed
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
Job Description
Interested in providing campus safety to a Community College? SVCC is seeking a Officer, to protect life and property and provide service to the students, faculty staff, and visitors at Southside Virginia Community College. Officers are expected to enforce all applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances as well as the policies of Southside Virginia Community College. Enforcement should be tempered with appropriate officer discretion. Officers should serve as positive role models to their community. Officers will render assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations as appropriate, including referral to other agencies when the police department does not, cannot provide the requested service.
Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide protection of life and property on the campus
- Conducting routine patrols on foot, or by vehicle to deter crime
- Conducting security checks of buildings, parking lots, and campus facilities
- Responding to emergency situations, including medical incidents, accidents, and fires
- Coordinating with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders during crises
- Providing escorts for students, faculty, or staff upon request
- Responding to and investigating reports of criminal activity, disturbances, or suspicious behavior
- Conducting safety training, such as active shooter drills, self-defense classes, or alcohol awareness programs
- Providing first aid or CPR until emergency medical services arrive
- Implementing emergency response protocols, such as lockdowns or evacuations
- Participating in threat assessments to identify potential risks to campus safety
- Engagement with the community to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to promote trust and cooperation
- Issuing summons and affecting arrests when required
- Enforcing traffic and parking regulations
- Conducting interviews and gathering evidence in cases of criminal activity or policy violations
- Enforcing college Laws /policies related to drugs, alcohol, weapons, and conduct
- Assisting with conflict resolution
- Documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations through detailed reports
- Investigate criminal activities on campus, such as thefts, assaults, or drug-related offenses
- Gather evidence and process property as described under Virginia Law
- Assist with crowd control during campus sporting events, concerts, protest, and graduation.
- Provide coverage after hours at the need of the 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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a certified law enforcement Officer in the State of Virginia
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid
- Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen
- Must have excellent communication skills with an ability to interface with all people of the campus community
- Must have well-developed analytical skills, solid judgment and good decision- making skills
- Officers should be able to make critical decisions under stress
- Officers must be physically fit enough to perform required duties
- Officers should have good mediation skills and the ability to defuse conflict
- Officers must be sensitive to victims and witnesses of crime
- Officers must be able to qualify with a departmental issued weapon as a condition of employment
- Experience working with racially, economically and age-diverse individuals
- Certified firearms instructor
- Certified in C.I.T (Crisis Intervention Training) / Mental Health First Aid
- Experience in investigations, and crime prevention
- Prior employment with a campus law enforcement agency
routine travel to SVCC campuses and community events
Posting Number CLS_3712P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/07/2025 Job Close Date 06/01/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.
This is a multi-campus and the main office location will be determined with consideration of the chosen candidate’s preference.
This is a full-time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at (434) 949-1048.
SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83863
Salary : $32,843
