Police 1st SGT

Title: Police 1st SGT

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serving as shift supervisor for sworn and non-sworn personnel in the support services division
Perform all Sexual Assault and Bystander Prevention training to leadership and Cadets
Conduct and supervise all assigned investigations that require additional resources and extensive amounts of time
Review Policies and Procedures on a monthly basis and make any changes recommended by the Chief of Police
Responsible for collection/storage of intel for monthly intel brief provided to Chief of Police
Attend monthly staff meetings as well as Regional Crime Line
Manage Evidence Processing Area and make sure with well stocked with supplies
Manage the Evidence Room and make sure all evidence is stored properly
Manage and coordinate Clery Training and assist with collecting Clery stats. Provide updates to annual Fire and Security Report
Participate in the selection and hiring of assigned personnel; train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training guidance and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates.
Purchasing equipment and supplies and operate as the Quartermaster and maintain records
Coordinating and planning of all special events on Post

Minimum Qualifications

Be a citizen of the United States.
Be required to undergo a background investigation as described in VMI Police Department General Order 1-22
Have a high school education or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education
Possess a valid drivers license
Pass a physical/medical examination subsequent to a conditional offer of employment conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician
Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the state of Virginia
Minimum age of 21
Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening
Shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to:
o any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under 18.2-96 or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth
o any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth another state or the United States including but not limited to sexual battery under 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of 18.2-371
o domestic assault under 18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.
The incumbent must also successfully complete a course of instruction at a police academy approved by the Virginia DCJS (unless currently certified as a Police Officer through DCJS in the Commonwealth of Virginia).

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous supervisory experience
Ten years Law Enforcement Experience
Demonstrated ability to produce written reports
Excellent communication skills
Be a full time police officer in good standing
Effectively plan and organize work

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.