Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Police Lieutenant

Role Title
Law Enforcement Manager I

Role Code
69074-FP

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
05

Position Number
28000960

Agency
Northern VA Community College

Division
NV280-VP Administration

Work Location
Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range
$100,000 - $115,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes

EEO Category
4-Protective Service

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Rotating schedule

Sensitive Position
Yes

Job Description

General Description:The Police Lieutenant is a sworn police officer with command level authority within the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Police Department. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of goals across the College in multiple geographic jurisdictions while providing administrative support and coordination for campus police.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a College-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain the safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules, and duties dependent on the needs of the Department and/or staff professional development.

Duties and Tasks:

• This position is responsible for and held accountable for evaluating college-wide and police department goals and directives, analyzing complex situations often during emergency circumstances, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws;
• NOVA policies and procedures; and College Police Department general orders across multiple locations.
• The Police Lieutenant makes decisions and coordinate resources within their command structure to ensure operational components and officers at multiple campuses are functioning and capable of responding to health and safety matters that could result in the loss of life and/or property.
• The Police Lieutenant is required to ensure that staff under their command meet and retain all required Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certifications and complete associated training required by the Commonwealth of Virginia, NOVA, and the Chief of Police.
• This position is accountable to make high-level decisions regularly concerning law, policy, and general orders.
• The responsibility extends to safe-guarding lives and college property, and also carries the expectation to be proactive in threat management.
• The Police Lieutenant is held responsible for monitoring and evaluating all staff under their command to include supervision of staff during non-working hours.
• The Police Lieutenant has frequent contact with College leadership, staff, and students.
• This position is responsible for organizing and coordinating joint enforcement efforts with other law enforcement agencies and for providing security through crime prevention activities, patrol, investigations of reported and suspected criminal activity, and the enforcement of state laws.
• The core responsibilities outlined in this EWP are representative of the Police Lieutenant position. Duties may be assigned by the Chief of Police or designee based on the operational needs and priorities of the Police Department. The Police Lieutenant shall also perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with department as well as College leadership.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws, and NOVA policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and administrative skills.
• Significant knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, security, crime detection and prevention, and investigation.
• Ability to draw logical conclusions from data and be able to demonstrate how the conclusions were reached.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Significant knowledge of administrative functions and supervision of all department personnel.
• Ability to plan security for special events.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Significant level skills with MS Windows, Office, and Outlook.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified as a police officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service.
• Experience in the field of law enforcement at Sergeant or above to include supervision of law enforcement personnel at the Northern Virginia Community College Police Department.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in the field of law enforcement at the level of Lieutenant or above, including supervision of law enforcement personnel.
• Experience supporting senior level management.
• Experience in the use of police equipment.
• Experience in a campus police setting.
• Ability to speak another language.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

Travel to all NOVA campuses may be required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4763P

Recruitment Type
Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
09/21/2026

Job Close Date
09/28/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101509