Police Officer - Old Dominion University : Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Police Officer

Position Number

00128A

Department

POLICE

Location

Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Job

EEO Category

D Protective Service Workers

Job Description

Police Officers perform a wide range of tasks to promote overall public safety.Work involves protecting lives, property, and rights of the public; investigatingcriminal activity, and assisting in any university function as needed providingsafety and security services. Officers are also responsible for testifying in courtas well as preparing accurate and detailed reports. In addition to the physicalskills needed to be an effective officer, Police Officers require strong ethicalbehavior, self-discipline, diplomacy, and human compassion.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Some knowledge of criminal laws, case laws, legal codes, court procedures,precedents, government regulations, juvenile procedures, effective policingpractices and due process. Knowledge of effective communication strategies.Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Effective problem-solvingskills and techniques including when serving diverse community members orsituations. Good skills of observation and memory.Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply established policies,procedures, case laws, and regulations. Ability to treat others with dignity andrespect regardless of the situation.Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on established standards and anaccurate assessment of situations.Demonstrated ability to make decisions, initiate actions to meet establishedobjectives or deadlines.Demonstrated ability to complete required documentation, and reports withaccuracy.Ability to effectively utilize windows operating systems, Apple IOS, MicrosoftOffice Suite and similar products used to generate documents and facilitatecommunications.Ability to effectively operate police mobile recording equipment.Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team, as well asindependently.Ability to work with aggressive or emotionally unstable persons while maintaininga professional demeanor.Demonstrated ability to provide services with superior community relations skills.Requires ability to deal courteously and effectively with a culturally diversecommunity.Ability to work shift work, during inclement weather, or emergency situations-Designated as Essential Personnel.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid Virginia driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days ofappointment. Must also have an insurable driving record.

Education or training

High school or GED. Must successfully complete a Virginia law enforcement training academy and achieve state certification within one year of date of hire. Must also successfully achieve VCINcertified within 1 year of the date of hire. Additionally, must successfully complete an extensive background investigation, physical, and psychological testing.

Level and type of experience

Some customer service or some experience performing services for the public.

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

Several years of experience in law enforcement, preferably in a Universitysetting. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer as mandated by theDepartment of Criminal Justice Services. Some experience performing publicsafety or security duties. CPR and First Aid certification. Formal educationbeyond the secondary level with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. Possession of a current VCIN and General Instructor 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 an extensive background investigation to include polygraph and psychological testing. Must pass a medical physical. Must obtain VCIN certification and state certification as a Police Officer within one year of hire. Must pass the ODU Police Department physical abilities test. Must pass a Police Officer Selection Test (POST) with a minimum overall score of 70 percent. Subject to random drug testing.Must work a rotating shift schedule which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Some overtime is 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 $ - $45,213

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number

S02008

Job Open To

General Public

Open Date

07/04/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

None

Criminal Background Check

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

College Home Page

Department Home Page

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) ###-####.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-###-####.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.