Law Enforcement Officer I

Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $41,307.00 - $55,764.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Responsive to the safety and security needs of a diverse population of faculty, staff,
students and visitors at a multi-campus college; to protect life and property and enforce laws of the Commonwealth and the rules and regulations of the college within the appropriate jurisdictional parameters; and, to serve the college community by providing professional and efficient police and safety services. The primary purpose of the position is to provide for the safety and security of people and property within the jurisdictional parameters of the position. Concurrently, the position has the vital purpose of advancing the college's mission and image as a dynamic and positive academic environment.

Classified: Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $41,307.00 - $55,764.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. with funding through June 30, 2023.
The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Telework


According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be certified or willing to complete all legal and regulatory requirements to obtain and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia as defined in Code of Virginia § 15.2-1705 to include not having committed any of the infractions defined in Code of Virginia § 15.2-1707.B.
• Must be able to function mentally and physically under stress and emergency situations to include gathering information and completing documentation in accordance with professional standards and department policy.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately handle agency issued weapons and qualify annually in the use of agency issued firearms and less-than-lethal weapons in accordance with the minimum standards established by DCJS and the department.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate state and department vehicles in accordance with laws, regulations, and department policy.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to include the ability to give clear oral and written instructions to elicit compliance with law, policies and regulations in both routine and emergency situations.
• Must be able to testify truthfully and factually in official hearings including court.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a high school education or have passed a high school equivalency examination recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from a basic law enforcement academy.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possess and maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or complete the training when assigned by the department.
• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen test.