Campus Police Officer Lead - University Police Department

The University Police Department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Campus Police Officer Lead.

About the Opportunity

This position will develop and deliver professionally competent law enforcement training to our department, municipal, county, state and campus law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The incumbent will develop and provide safety and security programs for the campus community and protect life and property.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Supervises all patrol, enforcement, community services and other activities of assigned shift in the supervisor's absence. Enforces rules, policies, and all state and federal laws. Assists in retraining of all assigned personnel as deficiencies are found. Responsible for all training and maintaining training records of all new personnel. Write weekly evaluations on new personnel and review evaluation with new personnel during their probationary period. Responsible for welfare of all assigned personnel.
• Provides guidance to all officers performing normal duties. Trains and monitors their activities on observing persons and property as it relates to preventing crime and apprehending criminals. Assists the shift supervisor in completing evaluations of all assigned officers. Supervises crime prevention efforts of patrol staff including building checks, money escorts and being alert to hazards and/or deficiencies within the University's crime prevention program. Supervises patrol officers in monitoring fire hazards, safety hazards and other dangerous situations. Performs all these duties as well.
• Oversees the records and training of all new officers, current officer and Campus Safety Officers. Works with shifts to evaluate new and current officers. Evaluate all new officers through the FTO program.
• Works on recruitment strategies for new employees with Talent and Culture.
• Serves as assistant to the Investigations Unit and supervises patrol officers in correct investigative procedures set forth by the Department. Conducts various field tests and carries out appropriate investigative procedures necessary to aid the Investigations Unit. Ensures that all follow-up reports are finished in a reasonable time period. Responsible for crime scene management.
• Supervise the enforcement activities of assigned shift personnel, enforcing state and federal laws. Supervises all enforcement of all traffic and parking regulations. Supervises all arrests made by assigned personnel to assure compliance with Departmental policy and state laws and make arrests in accordance to same. Performs all these tasks as well.
• Provides first-aid and/or CPR to sick or injured persons on campus and arranges proper transportation for such victims. Supervises and escorts personnel making large cash deposits. Ensures assigned personnel are trained and informed to answer questions and give directions and where to find this information. Assists stranded motorists. Assists in Crime Prevention Programs.

Pay Grade: 18

• Associate degree required in criminal justice or related field or an equivalent combination of Criminal Justice experience (civilian or military).
• A minimum of three (3) years law enforcement experience (1 year of WVU Police Dept. law enforcement officer experience preferred)
  
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Supervisory skills
• Advanced law enforcement skills
• problem-solving/decision-making skills
• Ability to qualify in firearms, PR-24, defensive driving, defensive tactics, first-aid and CPR.
• Communication/public relations skills.
• Ability to complete basic police officer training academy or equivalent departmental training.
• Ability to speak and write effective and clear, concise reports
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and Understanding of Microsoft office, WVU PD Policies and Procedures, WVU rules and regulations and applicable laws.
• Ability to define procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative recommendations.

• Standing, walking, carrying, and bending.
  
• Running, jumping, climbing, and fighting.
  
• Lifting 25-50 pound objects
  
• Walking on rough surfaces

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.