Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options time off and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
Police PatrolOfficersperform general and specialized law enforcement work which includes safeguarding the life safety and security of the Regent/CBN campus community through the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated program ofsecurityand law enforcement services in partnership with the communitylocal state and Public Safety agencies.Police Officers require strong ethical behavior selfdiscipline diplomacy and human compassion.
Qualifications:
- 1 3 years experience working as an armed security or Police Patrol Officer preferred
- Ability to become a DCJS Certified Armed Security Officer and Sworn Police Officer
- Ability to respond review record and investigate all incidents to determine any violations of law
- Ability to be qualified in the use of small firearms patrol rifle and shotgun
- Ability to be qualified in less lethal options such as: OC Spray ASP baton and a conducted electrical weapon (TASER)
- Ability to lead in emergency situations possessing excellent problemsolving skills and be a quick thinker
- Ability to function at the highest level of confidentiality discretion discernment and tact.
- Excellent communication/public relations skills
- Ability to interact with the public and outside contacts with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to speak clearly hear analyze and react quickly to highstress situations
- Ability to act independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to complete basic Communications Center training
- Ability to retain critical identifying information relating to wanted persons
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office RMS CAD and other departmental software
- Submit to preemployment drug screening and random urinalysis as directed
- Ability to stand for long periods of time pursue and apprehend suspects on foot as well as sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to work rotating shifts and holidays
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Associates Degree or equivalent administrative working experience preferred
- Commitment to Regents core values of Excellence Innovation and Integrity
Selection Process:
The Regent Police Patrol Officer selection process is a multitiered process. The selection process may include the following components: *Department RideAlong *Written Test *Physical Ability Test *Background Investigation *Panel Interview*Health Physical*Psychological exam provided at the employers expense. Successful candidates must meet the Commonwealth of Virginias criteria for the issuance of aconcealedhandgun permit.
Special Requirements:
Employees must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safetysensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
The following items are considered employment disqualifiers for this position:
Criminal History:
- Conviction guilty plea or no contest plea of any felony.
- Conviction guilty plea or no contest plea of any misdemeanor sex offense including but not limited to sexual battery under Virginia Code 18.267.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Virginia Code 18.2371 or any crime requiring registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
- Conviction guilty plea or no contest plea of domestic under Virginia Code 18.257.2 or any offense that would be domestic under the laws of another state or the United States.
- Conviction guilty plea or no contest plea of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under Virginia Code 18.296 or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth.
- Note:Any potential applicant with a misdemeanor conviction is encouraged to contact Professional Development & Training atand ask to speak with the lead background investigator to discuss their specific issue.
Driving History:
- Any conviction guilty plea or no contest plea of driving under the influence of or alcohol refusal to take blood or breath test eluding police racing or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
:
- Sale of any drug listed in the drug standards and schedules set forth in Virginia Code 54.13443 et seq. without a valid license authorizing sale of specified . Any other distribution will be evaluated on a casebycase basis.
- Unlawful use or possession of any illegal drug including but not limited to hallucinogens methamphetamine etc. or any derivative thereof (except within the last 5 years.
- Illegal use or possession of anabolic steroids within the last three 3 years.
- Illegal use or possession of or a derivative thereof within the previous twelve 12 months.
Other:
- Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
- Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application interview or paperwork associated with the position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.
- Intentional failure to follow the directions outlined in the testing process or relying on others to complete any portion of the testing process.
Additional Note: This position is eligible for a signon/hiring bonus after a completion of a probationary period.
The bonus is paid out as follows:
- After 90 days employee will be paid a $250 bonus.
- After 1 year employee will be paid a $250 bonus.
- After 3 years employee will be paid a $300 bonus.
Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sex disability age or veteran status.For full NonDiscrimination Policy clickhere.
Required Experience:
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