Police Officer I

About the role

The Public Safety Division at Virginia Tech is comprised of the Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and the Office of Emergency Management and has a critical role in supporting the well-being of our community. We are essential in planning for and responding to emergency events, and in creating a culture of preparedness where employees and students are safe in their work and living environments.

Responsibilities

• Investigating motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, and criminal matters.
• Enforcement of state and federal laws and University policies.
• Preparation of reports.
• Courtroom testimony.
• Traffic direction and crowd control.
• Response to emergency situations.
• Extended foot patrol.
• Working a rotating shift that includes weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Reporting for duty in adverse weather conditions and/or when the university is otherwise closed ("Emergency Personnel").
• Adhering to all criteria established for a Nationally Accredited Police Department.
• Performing other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Supporting the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment.
• Striving to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct, Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community, and supporting the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Requirements

• Experience with writing reports or similar documents.
• Experience working with the public.
• Demonstrated computer experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and the university community.
• Ability to give creditable court testimony and comprehend legal documents.
• Ability to use independent judgment and exercise considerable restraint under stressful situations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle at high speeds in adverse conditions.
• Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact, observation, and examination of records.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to recognize safety and security hazards on campus and take appropriate corrective action.
• Physical fitness: ability to perform strenuous physical activities, run, jump, climb stairs, bend, lift, and physically restrain an individual as needed, operate a bicycle, vehicle, or foot, run 1.5 miles within 20 minutes, use a respirator, and pass a medical exam, including vision testing following a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must qualify under federal and state guidelines to carry a firearm.
• Must meet vision requirements: no worse than 20/200 uncorrected, must correct to 20/20; color blindness, including pronounced shade deficiencies, will be disqualifying.
• Must be at least 20 years of age on the date of hire.
• Military experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and the university community.
• Ability to give creditable court testimony and comprehend legal documents.
• Ability to use independent judgment and exercise considerable restraint under stressful situations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle at high speeds in adverse conditions.
• Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact, observation, and examination of records.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to recognize safety and security hazards on campus and take appropriate corrective action.

Benefits

Pursuant to Virginia Tech policy 4260, Probationary Period for Salaried University Staff Employees, employees who have already completed a probationary period in a different position that accept a transfer/promotion into this position are required to complete a new probationary period. See here for more details.

Pay

Base salary of $54,500 with military and educational incentives.

Schedule

28-Day Cycle; 12-hour shifts; shifts vary depending on assignment.

Review Date

July 13th, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction and driving check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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