Full-Time Campus Police Officer - Galax, United States - Piedmont Virginia Community Collage

Description

Job Description

The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax.

To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

The Public Safety Division at Wytheville Community College is comprised of the Police Department 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.

Police Officers at Wytheville Community College protect and serve a diverse college community


Responsibilities include:

investigating motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, and criminal matters; enforcement of state laws and college policies; preparation of reports; courtroom testimony; traffic direction and crowd control; response to emergency situations; extended foot patrol; working a rotating shift that may include weekends, nights, and holidays; reporting for duty in adverse weather conditions and/or when the college is otherwise closed ("Emergency Personnel"); and adhering to all criteria established for a Police Department.

Police Officers also perform other duties as requested by supervisor, take initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment.

Special Assignments
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

• Experience with writing reports or similar documents.
• Experience working with the public.
• Demonstrated computer experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and the college 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.
• Ability to run, jump, climb stairs, bend, lift, and physically restrain an individual as needed.
• Ability to perform duties in a vehicle or on foot.
• Must pass physical abilities test by running 1.5 miles within 20 minutes.
• Must be able to use a respirator.
• Following a conditional offer, one must pass a medical exam, including vision testing.

Pre-Employment and Ongoing Employee Screening

• Candidates for employment are required to successfully complete an extensive background check and credit history check, with satisfactory results. This includes, but is not limited to, a driving records check, criminal history check (including fingerprinting), and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Incumbents are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol screening in accordance with department policy.
• Successful completion of a psychological assessment may be required.

Federal, State, Local Government, and Other Requirements

• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certification at the time of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen as required by Virginia Code Section
• Must qualify under federal and state guidelines to carry a firearm. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm.
• Must be a high school graduate or able to furnish documentary evidence of equivalency degree.
• Must currently possess a valid Virginia Operator's License or be able to obtain it within 30 days of employment.

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.
• Must meet all other standards by law : 9-169 Code of Virginia) and by the policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board.

Ongoing training will be required.

Additional Considerations Previous experience as a law enforcement officer in a higher education institution.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel May be required to travel for training and to other WCC off-site locations.