Police Sergeant

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025

**VMI EMPLOYEES ONLY**

Under direction, the incumbent plans, directs, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related activities. 

JOB DUTIES:

•  Serves as a shift supervisor 6pm – 6am.
• Oversees and participates in all work activities.
• Assume responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, or department wide functions or activities.
• Coordinates with other agencies. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have a high school education or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the state of Virginia
• Minimum age of 21
• Shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to:

--any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under § 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth

--any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under § 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of § 18.2-37

--domestic assault under § 18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.

• Successfully complete or completed a course of instruction at a police academy approved by the Virginia DCJS (unless currently certified as a Police Officer through DCJS in the Commonwealth of Virginia);

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Five years Law Enforcement Experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce written reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a full-time police officer in good standing
• Effectively plan and organize work

Candidates can apply at: Police Sergeant-Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322