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Salary: $61,000 per year

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Advertising Summary: Join one of the nation’s premier campus law enforcement agencies at VCU Police and serve a dynamic public research university in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia. Driven by the nonstop energy of our city, our agency is dedicated to protecting a passionate community of students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across a thriving environment of innovation, discovery, and healing. As a VCU Police Recruit, you will tackle complex challenges head-on, gain comprehensive training, and build a rewarding law enforcement career where your work directly impacts an urban campus every single day.

Unit: Public Safety And Security MBU

Department: Campus Police

Department Summary: Come be a part of one of the nation’s premier campus law enforcement agencies at VCU Police. VCU is a public research university unlike any other. We're dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients and our passionate community isn't afraid to tackle difficult challenges others can't, or won't. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities. The mission of the VCU Police department is to provide a safe and secure learning, living and working environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Recruitment for VCUPD's 52nd Basic Academy is now open! Come be a part of one of the nation’s premier campus law enforcement agencies at VCU Police. Officers patrol on foot, bicycle and in automobiles in and around the university to determine security of the facility and detect intruders. Officers respond to complaints and requests from the University Community. Officers generate reports, arrest or administratively handle complaints. Officers generate field contacts, self initiated activities and respond to radio dispatched calls. With 97 sworn officers, 40+ civilian employees, and an on-campus dispatch center advancing an “all-out community policing” mission in the heart of Richmond, VCU Police offers exciting opportunities for law enforcement careers in a dynamic urban setting. VCU Police serves two campuses and a multi-cultural population of more than 50,000 students, faculty and staff. The VCU Police Department has a competitive starting salary and a generous package of state benefits, including tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester, for officers wishing to pursue higher education.

The selection process includes:
A full VCIN/NCIC/DMV records check, pre-hire physical fitness assessment (including push-ups, sit ups and a 1.5 mile run), a written examination, a preliminary interview, a complete background packet including three letters of reference, a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, copies of school transcripts, a copy of a military DD-214 form (where applicable), citizenship check, an oral review board, fingerprint-based CCRE/FBI check, psychological, and polygraph review. Upon job offer, a full physical exam by a licensed physician and a drug screening will be completed. Final selections are made by the Chief of Police.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to work shifts with varying days off, including possible work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

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AcademicJobs.com is the premier platform to discover VCU jobs, connecting talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities at one of Virginia’s leading public research universities. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), located in Richmond, Virginia, is renowned for its innovative research and commitment to community engagement, making VCU uni jobs highly sought after by academics and professionals globally. VCU careers offer a dynamic and inclusive environment for individuals to thrive. VCU university careers span a diverse range of disciplines, reflecting the university’s key areas of academic specialization, including health sciences, arts, engineering, social work, and public policy. Employment VCU includes roles such as professors, research fellows, lecturers, and professional staff positions, catering to various expertise levels. For those pursuing VCU jobs Richmond, the university’s urban campuses provide a collaborative workplace in a vibrant and historically rich city. VCU vacancies and job postings are showcased on AcademicJobs.com, where candidates can explore opportunities in teaching, groundbreaking research, and administrative roles. Jobs at VCU cover fields like biomedical research, visual arts, and urban planning, aligning with the university’s mission to address societal challenges through innovation and creativity. Each VCU vacancy is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a supportive academic community. VCU Employment Opportunities are extensive, with VCU job Opportunities ranging from academic faculty to technical and operational roles. A VCU Career offers the chance to join an institution that values diversity, equity, and community impact. VCU uni openings are regularly updated on AcademicJobs.com, ensuring access to the latest VCU vacancies. Jobs at VCU uni are ideal for those passionate about advancing knowledge and community well-being. VCU job postings include positions in nursing, psychology, and professional services such as IT and student support. VCU Employment through AcademicJobs.com connects talented individuals with VCU Uni vacancies, providing a seamless pathway to join a forward-thinking university driving progress in Virginia and beyond.

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