Major Campus Police

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86acre campus it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a BestInClass educational experience for students faculty and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institutions mission. The principles are Innovation Spiritual Formation Integrity Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence.

The Major of Campus Policeis responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for students faculty staff and visitors at Virginia Union University. Working closely with the Chief of Police the Major plays a key role in managing overseeing and supervising the Virginia Union University Police Department. This position emphasizes public safety community policing and fostering student learning and development. A high degree of confidentiality discretion and leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Police in supervising all aspects of the Police Department including personnel management budgeting policy development compliance and incident reporting.
• Assume the role of Emergency Manager as directed by the Chief of Police leading crisis response and coordination efforts.
• Provide leadership and motivation to police personnel encouraging professional conduct and fostering a positive work environment.
• Oversee and manage patrol activities ensuring they align with the departments community policing focus and the universitys safety objectives.
• Apply problemsolving methods and community policing principles to address campus safety and law enforcement issues.
• Engage with campus departments and committees to enhance security and build relationships.
• Promote a strong commitment to customer service by building effective partnerships across the university sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Maintain an environment that is welcoming and respectful to all individuals regardless of background nationality or role within the university.
• Provide highlevel technical and administrative support to the Chief of Police including significant participation in administrative decisionmaking and report preparation.
• Assume command of the department in the absence of the Chief ensuring the continued safety and security of the campus community.
• Implement best practices in community policing to enhance crime reduction promote safety and build positive relationships with students and the broader campus community.
• Perform the duties of a sworn officer as necessary including participation in patrols investigations and emergency response.
• Ability to run bend squat and walk in various weather conditions on holidays weekends and nights.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Education

• Current Virginia Law Enforcement Officer certification as a sworn police officer.
• Advanced degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• At least 5 years of command experience at the rank of Lieutenant or above preferably in a college or university setting.
• Be a citizen of the U.S.
• Undergo Background Investigation to include fingerprint based criminal history records
• Have a high school education
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Undergo a physical examination
• Be at least 18
• Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony in the Commonwealth
• Not have produced a positive result on preemployment drug screening.
• Must be a certified Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Law. Enforcement Officer or have had the certification within the past 2 years.
• Must not be Decertified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment.For any questions or concerns please contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability gender identity protected veteran status or other protected class.

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