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Title: Police Officer
Application Review Date:August 22 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Police Officer is a member of the campus police force which serves and protects the college community. The Officer is responsible for maintaining security and safety of persons and property; identifying potential security and safety hazards; being observant and responding to potential criminal activity on campus; maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction; controlling and regulating traffic and parking as needed; and investigating all security safety and traffic incidents.
Required Qualifications
Certification as a law enforcement officer or the willingness to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Must be 21 years of age by completion of law enforcement certification. Demonstrated experience in a variety of computer software programs. Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal and sound decision making. Ability to perform all physical duties and responsibilities of a police officer. Must pass a pre-employment health physical.
Certification as a law enforcement officer or ability to complete basic law enforcement school as required by the the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of hire.
Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in relating with a diverse group of people. Demonstrated experience in making sound independent decisions. Knowledge of the law and University policy. Prior University police experience in law enforcement or related area. Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification.
Employment Conditions:Must have a criminal background check Emergency call-in. FBI & criminal background check. Valid drivers license & drivers license check. Comprehensive medical & psychological examination.
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Work Classification:Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule:28 day cycle 160 hours monthly. Rotating shift to include weekends nights holidays and occasional overtime required
Employee Classification: Law Enforcement Officer I
Department: Police Department
Salary:Starting at $54902
Department Contact Name: Scott Shaffer
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
