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Summary
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Police Officer
Role Title
Law Enforcement Officer I
Role Code
69071-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
28300301
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Henrico - 087
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $52,000.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
4-Protective Service
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Schedule as assigned.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds is seeking a Campus Police Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role involves enforcing state laws and campus regulations, responding to routine and emergency situations, and ensuring the protection of campus property. The officer serves as a visible presence on campus, promoting safety and providing exceptional customer service. Duties include patrolling campus grounds, operating police vehicles and equipment, responding to alarms, writing reports, and assisting with investigations.
The position may also involve overseeing part-time security staff and implementing security protocols. Requires a current certification or the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
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
- Considerable knowledge of statute enforcement, safety and security concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
- Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles
- Skilled in operating police vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other types of law enforcement equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct full time and part-time security staff as needed
- Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions effectively
- Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage a diverse population
- Demonstrated ability to gather information, write accurate and factual reports, and explain or enforce policies, rules, and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures
- Must hold current certification or have the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
- Proficient in handling firearms and operating an emergency motor vehicle
- Valid Virginia Driver's License.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR training certification.
- Basic skills in the operation of personal computers.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4486P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/01/2026
Job Close Date
06/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Email
talent@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation that includes in part credit, educational inquiries, prior work experience. extensive investigative reference checks, fingerprint criminal history inquiries, DMV record checks, and an employment physical and drug testing. The incumbent in this position will carry a firearm. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm. All previous law enforcement positions held must be of good reproach and have ended/concluded with honorable standing in order to successfully pass the required background investigation.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Police Officer
Role Title
Law Enforcement Officer I
Role Code
69071-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
28300301
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Henrico - 087
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $52,000.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
4-Protective Service
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Schedule as assigned.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds is seeking a Campus Police Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role involves enforcing state laws and campus regulations, responding to routine and emergency situations, and ensuring the protection of campus property. The officer serves as a visible presence on campus, promoting safety and providing exceptional customer service. Duties include patrolling campus grounds, operating police vehicles and equipment, responding to alarms, writing reports, and assisting with investigations.
The position may also involve overseeing part-time security staff and implementing security protocols. Requires a current certification or the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
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
- Considerable knowledge of statute enforcement, safety and security concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
- Working knowledge of customer service practices and principles
- Skilled in operating police vehicles, communication equipment, alarm systems, and other types of law enforcement equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct full time and part-time security staff as needed
- Demonstrated ability to follow and give oral and written instructions effectively
- Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage a diverse population
- Demonstrated ability to gather information, write accurate and factual reports, and explain or enforce policies, rules, and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures
- Must hold current certification or have the ability to obtain certification as a campus police officer as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
- Proficient in handling firearms and operating an emergency motor vehicle
- Valid Virginia Driver's License.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR training certification.
- Basic skills in the operation of personal computers.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4486P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/01/2026
Job Close Date
06/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Email
talent@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation that includes in part credit, educational inquiries, prior work experience. extensive investigative reference checks, fingerprint criminal history inquiries, DMV record checks, and an employment physical and drug testing. The incumbent in this position will carry a firearm. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm. All previous law enforcement positions held must be of good reproach and have ended/concluded with honorable standing in order to successfully pass the required background investigation.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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