Law Enforcement Officer III/Police CaptainJob no: Work type: Faculty (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Public Safety
Title: Law Enforcement Officer III/Police Captain
State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II
Hiring Range: up to a MAX of $110,489.00, commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: VSU/Coop Ext & Agri Res Sta
Agency Website: www.VSU.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesThe Police Captain provides leadership and strategic oversight of daily operations within assigned divisions of the Virginia State University Police Department, ensuring all functions align with VSU policies, Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, and departmental procedures.
The Captain oversees VSU's Crime Prevention and Community Policing programs, ensuring accurate documentation, strong administrative oversight, and meaningful engagement with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position supervises sworn and civilian personnel during Community Policing activities and develops initiatives that strengthen campus partnerships and enhance the safety and well-being of the community. Manages the department's training and professional development programs to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal law-enforcement standards.
The Captain serves as VSU's Continuity of Operations (COOP) Coordinator, ensuring departmental preparedness for emergencies, operational disruptions, and recovery efforts. The position commands major incidents and critical responses on campus, providing tactical and operational leadership during high-stress situations and ensuring alignment with university emergency-management protocols.
The Captain conducts or supervises internal reviews related to officer conduct, campus incidents, complaints, or policy compliance, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and integrity in all investigative processes. The position supervises sworn and civilian staff, conducts performance evaluations, assigns duties, and initiates corrective or disciplinary action when necessary.
The Captain ensures timely and thorough documentation of all performance planning and evaluation requirements, mentoring personnel, supports leadership development, and contributes to succession planning initiatives that strengthen the future readiness of the Virginia State University Police Department.
The Captain's position is a Faculty Administrator position with a one-year renewable contract.
Minimum QualificationsThe successful candidate must demonstrate considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices, including crime detection and prevention, patrol operations, investigations, and campus public safety strategies.
Strong working knowledge of administrative functions such as policy development, personnel supervision, and organizational management is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Graduation from a Nationally Recognized Advanced Police Leadership School is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficiency with firearms and all necessary police equipment is essential.
Candidates must possess substantial knowledge of Virginia state law, applicable local ordinances, and management concepts relevant to a diverse university police force.
Candidates must hold current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal
Justice Services (DCJS).
The position requires the ability to plan, organize, implement, and direct comprehensive law enforcement and public safety programs within a university environment.
The ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
The ability to analyze public safety issues and implement effective solutions.
The candidate must be capable of functioning effectively both mentally and physically during emergencies and high-stress situations.
Applicants must meet all standards of personal integrity expected of a sworn law enforcement officer.
They must have no felony convictions, no habitual misdemeanor convictions, and no convictions or plea agreements involving moral turpitude, domestic assault, or any misdemeanor sexual offense.
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience is required, including at least four years of service as a Police Lieutenant or higher rank.
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of advanced law enforcement concepts, supervisory practices, and human resource management.
Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including reference checks, fingerprint-based criminal history screening (including the sex offender registry), home visits, verification of academic credentials to include (years of education, ranks and service), review of driving history, and inquiries with previous employers. panel interviews, Candidates must also complete psychological, medical, and drug screening evaluations. Applicants currently employed by a Virginia State Agency will be required to complete a new probationary period. The selected candidate must also submit a Statement of Economic Interests as a condition of employment. Continued employment is dependent upon compliance with all mandatory DCJS training and certification requirements.
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Additional ConsiderationsA bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Special InstructionsYou 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.
You must include:
1. a current resume/c.v.
2. A letter of interest in your application.
3. Official transcripts will be required before hire.
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
- 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Contact InformationName: Dominique M. Fisher
Phone: 804-524-5075
Email:
[email protected]Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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