Title: Police Sergeant

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: University Police/Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $64,658 - $79,536

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Police Sergeant. The police sergeant position is a first line supervisor position responsible for the guidance, direction and training of a squad of police officers in the performance of their duties. To protect life, property and enforce the rules and regulations of the University of Mary Washington as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in such a manner that supports the mission of the university.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia criminal and traffic code 

Required Experience:

• Training, education and work experience to effectively lead a patrol shift

Required Education:

• Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) law enforcement certified
• Completion of a law enforcement basic course in the state of Virginia
• Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License

Additional Considerations:

• Previous college/university police experience
  
  
  

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. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.