Police Patrol Officer

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

Police Patrol Officers perform general and specialized law enforcement work, which includes safeguarding the life, safety, and security of the Regent/CBN campus community through the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated program of security and law enforcement services in partnership with the community, local, state, and Public Safety agencies. Police Officers require strong ethical behavior, self-discipline, diplomacy, and human compassion. 

Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years’ experience working as an armed security or Police Patrol Officer preferred
• Ability to become a DCJS Certified Armed Security Officer and Sworn Police Officer
• Ability to respond, review, record, and investigate all incidents to determine any violations of law
• Ability to be qualified in the use of small firearms, patrol rifle, and shotgun
• Ability to be qualified in less lethal options such as: OC Spray, ASP baton, and a conducted electrical weapon (TASER)
• Ability to lead in emergency situations, possessing excellent problem-solving skills and be a quick thinker
• Ability to function at the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, discernment, and tact.
• Excellent communication/public relations skills
• Ability to interact with the public and outside contacts with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze, and react quickly to high-stress situations
• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete basic Communications Center training
• Ability to retain critical identifying information relating to wanted persons
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, RMS, CAD, and other departmental software
• Submit to pre-employment drug screening and random urinalysis as directed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, pursue and apprehend suspects on foot, as well as sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to work rotating shifts and holidays
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent administrative working experience preferred
• Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Selection Process: 

The Regent Police Patrol Officer selection process is a multi-tiered process. The selection process may include the following components: *Department Ride-Along *Written Test *Physical Ability Test *Background Investigation *Panel Interview *Health Physical *Psychological exam provided at the employer’s expense. Successful candidates must meet the Commonwealth of Virginia’s criteria for the issuance of a concealed handgun permit. 

Special Requirements: 

Employees must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. 

The following items are considered employment disqualifiers for this position:

Criminal History:

• Conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea of any felony. 
• Conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea of any misdemeanor sex offense, including but not limited to sexual battery under Virginia Code §18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Virginia Code §18.2-371 or any crime requiring registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. 
• Conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea of domestic assault under Virginia Code §18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States. 
• Conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under Virginia Code §18.2-96 or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth. 
• Note:  Any potential applicant with a misdemeanor conviction is encouraged to contact Professional Development & Training at 757-226-5022 and ask to speak with the lead background investigator to discuss their specific issue. 

Driving History:

• Any conviction, guilty plea, or no contest plea of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the sce