Police Officer (Certified and Non-Certified) 00256- Filling more than one position

Law Enforcement Officer I

00256

Non Exempt

Full Time

General Public

Yes

This position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Yes

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Yes

The University Police Department’s mission is to patrol the University properties helping to assure the safety and well being of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus by using the philosophy of community policing. The Department’s mission will be achieved through a proactive, community service approach to problem resolution and by offering crime prevention programs on safety, self-protection, substance abuse, sexual assault, and protection of personal belongings. This mission will be the charge of every employee of this department.

To protect life and property of the University community and its visitors by providing law enforcement services, traffic and crowd control, and fire prevention and safety.

Required for Certified Officer:

• Ability to successfully complete associated field training within one year of employment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to collect and assemble pertinent facts, to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling law enforcement matters
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and University community
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing
• Knowledge of and ability to apply state laws and University regulation, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations and investigations, safety and security methods, crime prevention techniques and positive community relations
  
  

• Ability to successfully complete basic law enforcement academy training and associated field training within one year of employment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to collect and assemble pertinent facts, to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling law enforcement matters
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and University community
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing
• Knowledge of and ability to apply state laws and University regulation, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations and investigations, safety and security methods, crime prevention techniques and positive community relations

Education Required for Certified and Non Certified Officers:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Applicants must have current/active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) certification, to include successful completion of DCJS-approved field training

• Ability to successfully complete basic law enforcement academy training and associated field training within one year of employment.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience working at a university or college institution or municipal public safety agency in a public safety capacity.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree program.

Minimum Starting Salary of $53,230 for Non Certified Officers. Certified Officers will Commensurate with Education and Law Enforcement Experience.

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

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This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program;

This position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check; Selected candidate must have the following: possess a valid driver’s license; be U.S. citizen as required by Virginia Code Section § 15.2-1705: § 9.1-101; qualify under federal and state guidelines to carry a firearm (federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm); be at least 21 years of age on date of hire; meet all other standards by law § 15.2-1705: § 9.1-101 Code of Virginia and by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board;


Selected candidate must have ability to: complete all associated field training within one year of employment; work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing.

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02/27/2025

03/20/2025

No

Resume and Cover Letter are required for your application to be considered.

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18847

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.