Arrests violators of laws, issues summonses, issues written and
verbal warnings when appropriate, ensures data collection forms for
the 2020 Community Policing Act are issued when required;
Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner;
Provides law enforcement presence and crowd control at assigned
activities and/or locations;
Demonstrates professional demeanor and safety techniques during
traffic control;
Responds to radio calls and assignments made by dispatchers and
supervisors, answers calls and complaints, and provides assistance
to fellow law enforcement officers;
Investigates traffic crashes and provides assistance to the
injured, control crash area, and ensure the safety of other traffic
until area is clear;
Conducts interviews and writes detailed and accurate reports in
a timely manner; is well-versed in laws of arrest and search and
seizure; and
Provides complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of
all incidents in a professional, caring and timely manner.
Preserves crime scenes and collects and processes evidence from a
variety of sources such as citizens, witnesses, suspects, crime
scenes and incidents that pose a potential liability to the
University. Uses a variety of methods to obtain information and
evidence, including interviews and interrogations. Prepares for and
attends court to provide complete testimony and the presentation of
evidence.
Provides public services and assistance to community
members
- Provides assistance to the community by utilizing sound
decision making and customer service practices;
- Ensures that the public is dealt with in a courteous and
professional manner, displays no bias, and works to overcome
communication barriers;
- Displays appropriate compassion and empathy, providing law
enforcement services with a high standard of care;
- Looks beyond the initial problem and seeks opportunities to
provide exceptional customer service;
- Demonstrates competency and employs proper safety procedures
with handling a variety of customer service issues with tact and
diplomacy in a confidential manner. Thorough problem solving
methodologies, provides solutions or the resources to solve any
problem confronting the public. Proactively follows up on contacts
and referrals. Exercises sound judgement; decisions take into
consideration department and university policy, law, and fact;
and
- Renders aid and assistance to citizens, fellow officers, and
other public safety partners. Responsive to requests for mutual
aid.
Conducts patrols and participates in crime prevention
activities
- Provides proactive deterrence and high visibility patrols of
all University property by vehicle, foot, and/or bicycle with a
community policing philosophy;
- Utilizes unallocated time in a productive manner, demonstrates
effective time management and ability to plan and organize a daily
work routine, and contributes in a positive manner to department’s
mission;
- Operates police vehicle and conducts foot/bike patrols to
observe for and confront violations of traffic laws, suspicious
activities or persons, and disturbances of public peace;
- Reports and addresses hazardous conditions;
- Motivates productivity and takes initiative to improve job
knowledge and skills through conducting proactive patrols and
engaging with the community. Maintains public peace and provides
the University community with the most current crime prevention
technology and methods. Participates in and documents community
outreach activities and events as part of daily patrol routines;
and
- Works effectively and proactively with Community Outreach unit
to identify and participate in activities, events, and training
opportunities.
Provides support and assistance to victims, witnesses, and
persons in need of services
- Maintains a professional working relationship with the
University Administration, University Life, and the University
community, as well as with other elements of the criminal justice
system including the courts, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Community
Services Board (CSB), and other law enforcement agencies to render
assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of resources
or services;
- Provides assistance to crime victims by rendering sensitive and
caring support. Provides victims and witnesses information on
cases, court procedures, and protective order statuses. Updates
victims and witnesses on case statuses, arrests made, and service
of processes/warrants. Assists victims and witnesses with
identifying and utilizing available support resources;
- Recognizes situations and incidents requiring crisis
intervention and/or mental health resources and utilizing available
resources when appropriate and employing proper safety procedures
in custodial situations;
- Executes and serves Emergency Custody Orders and/or Temporary
Detention Orders as required. Submits written referrals in a timely
manner to the Office of Student Conduct and/or support resources
for incidents involving students for university compliance with the
Drug Free Schools & Communities Act, as well as written
referrals to Human Resources for employee matters; and
- Complies with Clery Act and serves as a Campus Security
Authority (CSA), providing written reports of all crimes as defined
under Clery Act in conjunction with, or addition to, those defined
by state code.
Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct,
laws, policies, and procedures and is in compliance with training
and certification required of position. Performs other duties as
assigned
- Reviews, follows, and maintains a working knowledge of all
laws, state, university, and department policies;
- Complies with FBI, VCIN, and CJIS policies safeguarding
confidential/criminal justice information;
- Follows department’s professional police standards and code of
conduct. Maintains a professional police appearance in compliance
with grooming, hygiene, body art, and uniform standards. Maintains
a level of physical fitness which meets the daily requirement of
the law enforcement profession demonstrating ability to respond to
calls for service in accordance with the Position Requirement’s
physical activities and physical requirements;
- Maintains all certifications and qualifications for the
position of Police Officer;
- Complies with state, university, and department leave policies;
submits written leave requests with reasonable notice, utilizing
leave only as approved by supervisor/ department, and for the
purpose of which it is intended;
- Demonstrates punctuality and reports on time for roll call,
court, training, and other duties. Follows assigned work schedule,
requests, enrolls in, and attends training, obtains approval to
work overtime from supervisor, complies with requests to work
overtime, and reports to work during emergencies/call-back as an
essential/designated employee;
- Promotes a positive, professional image and practices personal
accountability and responsibility; demonstrating energy,
enthusiasm, and commitment. Devotes full effort to job
responsibilities during work hours performing assigned duties and
responsibilities with the highest degree of public trust. Conduct
themselves at all times in a manner that supports the mission of
their agency and the performance of their duties;
- Reports circumstances or concerns that may affect satisfactory
work performance to management, including any inappropriate
(fraudulent, illegal, unethical) activities of other
employees;
- Works cooperatively to achieve work unit and agency goals and
objectives. Demonstrate respect for the agency and toward agency
coworkers, supervisors, managers, subordinates, residential
clients, students, and customers. Demonstrates professional and
ethical conduct, honesty, and truthfulness at all times. Meet or
exceed established job performance expectations; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor
vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for
operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use
Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/.
The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review;
- Successful completion of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice
Academy and Department field training program;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Required to obtain and maintain NCIC/VCIN operator
certification in compliance with Virginia State Police and FBI
regulations;
- Must have legal authority to carry and possess issued firearms;
required to obtain and maintain Virginia DCJS firearms
proficiency/qualifications on an annual basis, at minimum;
- Required to maintain biennial in-service education credits
regulated by Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer recertification
process;
- Experience working with the public and/or customer service
experience;
- Knowledge of law enforcement practices and terminology;
- Knowledge of basic law enforcement concepts and
fundamentals;
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and verbal/written
communication skills;
- Excellent public relations/customer service skills;
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills;
- Ability to pass a rigid background check;
- Ability to pass a physical fitness examination and
psychological examination;
- Ability to provide professional/caring community-oriented
service;
- Ability to communicate respectfully to internal and external
customers, appreciate diversity and respects differences, maintain
confidentiality;
- Ability to identify options and develop solutions for unique or
unprecedented situations;
- Ability to work with teams or independently with minimal
supervision at times;
- Ability to perform well under stress in a calm, efficient
manner;
- Ability to analyze all emergency situations to determine course
of action and solve problems;
- Ability to communicate verbally with adequate radio voice with
no speech limitations;
- Ability to work independently and solve problems involving many
variables; and
- Other attributes include having a dependable work ethic, and a
high level of integrity, honesty, and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in related field; and
- Prior security, public safety, or military experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Police
Officer Recruit at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application to include three
professional references with contact information, and provide a
Resume and Cover Letter for review.
Posting Open Date: July 2, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 1, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research
university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous
world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for
students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We
believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing
our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and
we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of
origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at
http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
