Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Police Sergeant

Role Title
Law Enforcement Officer II

Role Code
69072-FP

FLSA
Nonexempt

Pay Band
04

Position Number
28000216

Agency
Northern VA Community College

Division
NV280-VP Administration

Work Location
Prince William - 153

Hiring Range
$86,000 - $99,556

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

Police dept schedule; rotating schedule

Sensitive Position
Yes

Job Description

General Description:This position is responsible for providing and supervising police and other assigned staff that secure and protect NVCC campuses, off-site centers, and property through crime prevention activities. NOVA Officers have full authority to enforce State laws and regulations within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.

*This position is not eligible for telework.*

Duties and Tasks:

• This position oversees all police aspects at the campus level to include oversight and supervision of staff.
• Ensure security for College and personal property at the College through crime prevention activities and patrol.
• Ensure thorough investigation of all reported and suspected criminal activity.
• Ensure safety of the community through the enforcement of State laws and College regulations. This is accomplished by patrol efforts, by possible shift rotation, by interacting with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of situation, while on-duty at NVCC campuses and centers.
• Activities include, but are not limited to patrolling, investigating (reported and suspected) criminal activity, and enforcing State traffic and parking laws.
• 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:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement, investigation, National Incident Management System, security, crime detection and prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of police equipment and weaponry.
• Ability to effectively supervise Law Enforcement Officers and support personnel.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia laws, local ordinances, and College policies.
• Must meet physical and mental job demands.
• Ability to complete and maintain DCJS certification.
• Ability to effectively testify in court proceedings.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must currently be certified as a Police Officer by Virginia DCJS
• Unrestricted driver's license with insurable driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the field of law enforcement
• Successfully pass background investigation

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in the supervision of law enforcement personnel.
• Experience in a campus police setting.
• Foreign language

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

Maybe required to travel to other NOVA campuses. Maybe required to travel for trainings.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4564P

Recruitment Type
Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/07/2026

Job Close Date
07/19/2026

Open Until Filled

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/98044