Title: NSU00228- NSU Police Officer

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: $61,000-$71,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST APPLY USING WORKDAY BY CLICKING THIS LINK: https://nsu.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nsu/details/Police-Officer_

Norfolk State University’s Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of all members of the University community. NSU invites applicants to the position of Police Officer. The incumbent is responsible for enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth, the rules and regulations of the University, and providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• To complete agency training programs and certifications to fully sworn officers advancing to perform senior law enforcement activities. Conduct independent patrol, inspections, arrests, evidence compilation, preservation, reports, testifying in judicial proceedings, education presentations and training. Responsible for investigation as well as training, coordination and assigning work within their field of assignment or expertise.
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting complex policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with general public.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to carry firearm (no felony or domestic assault convictions).
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test.
  
  Norfolk State University Police Department is seeking certified officer transfers for applicants who possess or have possessed a Virginia law enforcement certification within the past three years. In addition, new officers who have not been through the process are eligible to apply. $4,500 signing/retention bonus for serving three years of continuous service upon employment.

Additional Considerations

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, or college credits earned via an accredited higher educational institution in Criminal Justice.
• Considerable experience working on a college or university campus.
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement work activities and concepts.
• Department Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) law enforcement certified.

Special Instructions

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:
Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

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 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 800-552-5019.

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.