Police Officer, Certified

Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage in policing through fair and impartial practices.
• Decisions and enforcement will not be predicated on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
• Maintain order by patrolling a designated area of the university and enforcing federal and state laws, local ordinances and University regulations and policy.
• Respond to criminal complaints and non-enforcement requests from the University community.
• Generate reports, arrest or administratively handle incidents.
• Patrol a designated area of the university community to conduct security inspections, assist community members and to prevent crimes.
• Identify, investigate, and report hazards that might endanger public safety and/or University facilities or equipment.
• Conduct traffic control functions by controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic at events or incidents as needed.
• Act as a campus security authority as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act.
• Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which includes timely reporting of incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct to the University of Virginia Title IX coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School graduate or G.E.D.
• Must possess an active Virginia Law Enforcement Officer DCJS certification.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have skill to handle firearms and operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Applicants must demonstrate responsive, approachable, and courteous engagement with the community.
• The ability to maintain a calm, balanced perspective, and successfully complete duties in a stressful situation is essential, as is the ability to analyze situations and use good judgment.
• Must possess excellent, written and verbal communication skills including writing accurate reports, testifying in court, and interacting with a diverse community is required.
• A valid Virginia driver’s license with a positive points balance is required. If applicants are from out of state, the ability to get a Virginia license by the start date of the position is required.

Physical Demands

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Driving.
• Lifting.
• Traveling.
• The use of both hands.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs.
• Heavy lifting.

Starting Salary

Starting Salary for new officers is $62,000 per year. Experienced officer salaries will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits Package

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service.
• 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
• Parental Leave and Community Service Leave after one year.
• Health insurance plans available immediately upon hire.
• Competitive retirement benefits through VRST.
• Tuition assistance and professional development benefits after six months.
• Employee wellness program with opportunities to earn up to $500 annually.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical fitness assessment, which includes a 1.5-mile run under 20 minutes, along with a designated number of push-ups and sit-ups.
• Candidates will be required to complete a separate background investigation before a formal offer can be extended.
• Additionally, prior to your first day of employment, candidates must complete a successful background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.