Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often considered a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region, the College is set within a picturesque rural campus spanning more than 750 acres of wetlands, serene forests, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove.
Richard Bland College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Police Officer supports the College's commitment to providing exceptional service through progressive law enforcement and public safety practices.
The Police Officer provides law enforcement, security, and emergency response services throughout the College's statutory jurisdiction. Duties include enforcing state laws and College policies, conducting patrols, responding to calls for service, investigating incidents, providing emergency medical assistance, and fostering positive relationships with the campus community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas by foot and vehicle to ensure safety and security.
- Respond to calls for service, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
- Investigate criminal activity, accidents, and other incidents occurring on College property.
- Enforce state laws, traffic regulations, parking regulations, and College policies.
- Prepare and maintain accurate reports, records, and documentation.
- Provide emergency medical response and patient care within the scope of training until relieved by EMS personnel.
- Participate in crime prevention programs and community outreach activities.
- Assist with public events, demonstrations, and other activities requiring public safety support.
- Cooperate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Respond to emergency call-backs and extended shifts when operational needs require.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of Virginia criminal and traffic laws.
- Effective investigative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse populations.
- Sound judgment during routine and emergency situations.
- Proficiency with computers and standard software applications.
- Ability to meet and maintain required law enforcement certifications and physical fitness standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required
- Current certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Criminal Justice Services
- citizen
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid Virginia driver's license
- No convictions of felonies and/or serious misdemeanors
- Successfully pass all phases of the police officer selection process to include: extensive background investigation, MMPI, polygraph examination, interview, and a medical and drug screening by a physician
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER - Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, resume/curriculum vitae , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.
For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, resume, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.
Chief Business Officer Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 8603
Email: ssokol@rbc.edu
IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:
Title IX Coordinator Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Academic Innovation Center, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100
Or,
Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov
Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.