"SERGEANT"

Posting Details

Working Title
SERGEANT

Position Number
50002A

Department
EVHSC PARKING OPERATIONS

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
D Protective Service Workers

Job Description

Supervise and assist subordinate officers/investigators in the performance of their duties. Provide critical first line supervisory presence for a shift of uniformed patrol officers ensuring jurisdictional patrol to prevent, detect and investigate criminal acts, or shifts of detectives providing critical investigative services including case management.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Advanced knowledge of and skill in modern police practices and methods.
Ability to learn state statutes, motor vehicle statutes, city ordinances and ODU regulations.
Ability to obtain police officer certification as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of hire.
Must possess the demonstrated ability to enforce the law equally amongst all persons.
Must have excellent leadership qualities, and ability to manage program components as well as supervise subordinates.
Must possess ability to train subordinates, organize assets, and possess superior communication skills, especially writing skills.
Ability to evaluate subordinate work products and take corrective action where necessary.
Ability to plan, organize and direct law enforcement operations.
Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable record.

Education or training

High School Diploma or GED.
Must successfully complete a specified law enforcement training school within one year of hire and become certified by the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services, if not already police officer certified, which includes the passing of an extensive background investigation, physical ability test and psychological testing.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Must complete, or have completed, a first-line supervisory training course within the first year of employment.

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience as a general authority law enforcement officer.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Certified as a law enforcement officer in State of Virginia.
Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a subject field related to law enforcement.
Completion of a first-line supervisory law enforcement course.
Experience as a law enforcement supervisor, specifically with a university police department of similar size and complexity.
DCJS General Instructor Certification.
CPR, First Aid, VCIN / NCIC certifications.

Conditions of Employment

University Police Department employees are considered essential personnel for emergency conditions/inclement weather and expected to report to duty during these conditions.
Must successfully complete a specified law enforcement training school within one year of hire and become certified by the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services, if not already police officer certified, which includes the passing of an extensive background investigation, physical ability test and psychological testing. Must have CPR and First Aid certification. Must complete, or have completed, a first-line supervisory training course within the first year of employment. Subject to random drug testing.
Must work a rotating shift schedule which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Some overtime required.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $60,000

Job Requisition Number
S02822

Job Open To
State Employees Only

Open Date
10/28/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.