Campus Police Officer

CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER

Bridgewater College Campus Police and Safety Office is accepting applications for a full-time police officer. Must be flexible and willing to work rotating shifts and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY:  Patrols Bridgewater College campus and properties to investigate disturbances, protect life & property; & report safety hazards. Operates communication & police equipment. Enforces laws, including College policies and parking regulations, within jurisdictional boundaries. Control crowds, traffic, parking & pedestrians during special functions, escorts visitors & dignitaries; respond to emergencies. Prepares reports; conducts initial investigations & secures evidence; serves legal papers; testifies in court and at hearings. Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a police officer in Virginia is required. Previous campus police experience preferred but not necessary.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to apply & interpret laws & regulations & to perform investigations required
• Understanding of and appreciation for the role of law enforcement on a college campus required  
• Must demonstrate a heart of compassion for the community and a passion to serve the students and the Bridgewater College community.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This position’s salary will not affect pay received through the Virginia Retirement Service (VRS). 

This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 25 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu    

APPLY: Complete the online application. 

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu 

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/ 

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761 

E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK: 

https://bridgewater.box.com/s/479yflkelh9xjxi32ekzbre2wer5fsmz 

https://bridgewater.box.com/s/zqyfln3uwpfebahz4drdc37afh4du3im 

Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College’s primary athletic facility.  The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDA’s funding program: 

NOTICE

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at program.intake@usda.gov.