Title: 00402/00601- Police Sergeant
State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II
Hiring Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Norfolk State University’s Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of all University community members. The Police Department provides continuous services to secure and protect the lives of individuals and properties. The incumbent is responsible for enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth and the rules and regulations of the University and providing senior-level management of initiatives related to enforcing university, municipal, and state ordinances.
Reporting directly to, and under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, incumbent:
1. To direct and supervise independent patrols, inspections, and investigations and manage the compilation and preservation of arrest
and evidence materials and related reports.
2. Testifies In Judicial proceedings, develops, coordinates, and presents training and educational programs.
3. Plans, organizes and directs law enforcement activities to achieve the department's goals and objectives.
4. Ensures compliance with the department's regulations; handles all Infractions and reports all violations to the superior officer
(Lieutenant).
5. Instruct subordinates in properly discharging their duties, including their proficiency, discipline, conduct, and appearance.
6. Responsible for supervising and training officers to meet department standards, preparing work schedules, and ensuring that all
officers follow policies and procedures.
7. Supervises, organizes, and coordinates joint law enforcement efforts with other departments; coordinates and conducts special
investigations.
8. Review and complete administrative reports, coordinate events/activities and assist with budgeting, particularly regarding the use of
additional security personnel and requests to purchase additional equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
1. The ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems.
2. The ability to operate/drive a motor vehicle with a valid operator license.
3. Ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
4. Skilled in keyboarding, with a good command presence and use of the English language and the ability to use discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation.
5. Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
6. Ability to be assigned to work hours/shifts during the day, night, and holidays.
7. High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
8. Considerable experience with using computers and possess clerical skills.
9. Must be able to complete and successfully pass the Department of Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Course and In-Service courses.
10. Three concurrent years as a sworn law enforcement officer with a current law enforcement certification from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Additional Considerations
N/A
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.
LIST OF AUTOMATIC DIS-QUALIFIERS
Criminal History
1. Conviction of any felony or crimes involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals).
2. Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, including traffic violations or the Virginia State Law equivalent, within the last five
(5) years.
3. Any conviction of Domestic Violence, including simple assault against a domestic or partner, spouse, child, or parent.
4. Any individual falling into the aforementioned criminal history categories before conviction who enters a plea agreement or other
sentencing disposition to reduce charges will be disqualified from the entry process.
5. Commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
Traffic Violations
1. Five (5) or more negative points on a Virginia Operator’s License or the equivalent for out-of-state licenses and/or two (2) moving
violations in any state within the last twelve (12) months.
2. Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or reckless
driving or leaving the scene of an accident within the last five (5) years.
Drugs
1. Any involvement or use in the sale, distribution, or possession of illegal drugs.
2. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last five (5) years.
3. Illegal possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the last twelve (12) months.
4. Illegal possession or use of heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any other schedule one (1) or two (2) drugs, or any derivative thereof, as
defined in the Code of Virginia within the last ten (10) years.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Email material not 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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
