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Form of workWorking Title:Police Sergeant
State Role Title:Law Enforcement Officer II
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: Police and Public Safety
Department: 100236 - JMU Police Department
Pay Rate:Maximum Starting
Specify Range or Amount: $61,740
Is this a JMU only position?No
Is this a grant-funded position?No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Police and Public Safety at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and maintains a task force in cooperation with the Harrisonburg Police Department in an effort to provide University input and guidance to the policing of JMU students off campus
- Meets departmental standards on active shooter training and maintains certification on department issued firearms to include handguns and M-4 patrol rifle
- Assists with patrol administration and operation
- Provides technical assistance in department equipment and management
- Supervises and manages the performance evaluation process
- Provides effective supervision to employees
- Supervises patrol operations and communications
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
- May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in a position consistent with a supervisor's skill set in the event of an emergency
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Police Officer
- Must have a valid Virginia driver's license
- Must have completed Field Training
- Must have VA DCJS General Instructor Certification
- Must have VA DCJS Field Training Officer Certification
Additional Considerations:
- Previous law enforcement supervisory experience
- VA DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification or the willingness to obtain
- VA DCJS Firearms Instructor Certification or the willingness to obtain
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Additional Posting Information:
This position also offers a shift differential in addition to the posted salary.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Upon the review date, the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The screening and selection process will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
State Role Title:Law Enforcement Officer II
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: Police and Public Safety
Department: 100236 - JMU Police Department
Pay Rate:Maximum Starting
Specify Range or Amount: $61,740
Is this a JMU only position?No
Is this a grant-funded position?No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Police and Public Safety at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and maintains a task force in cooperation with the Harrisonburg Police Department in an effort to provide University input and guidance to the policing of JMU students off campus
- Meets departmental standards on active shooter training and maintains certification on department issued firearms to include handguns and M-4 patrol rifle
- Assists with patrol administration and operation
- Provides technical assistance in department equipment and management
- Supervises and manages the performance evaluation process
- Provides effective supervision to employees
- Supervises patrol operations and communications
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
- May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in a position consistent with a supervisor's skill set in the event of an emergency
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Police Officer
- Must have a valid Virginia driver's license
- Must have completed Field Training
- Must have VA DCJS General Instructor Certification
- Must have VA DCJS Field Training Officer Certification
Additional Considerations:
- Previous law enforcement supervisory experience
- VA DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification or the willingness to obtain
- VA DCJS Firearms Instructor Certification or the willingness to obtain
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Additional Posting Information:
This position also offers a shift differential in addition to the posted salary.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Upon the review date, the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The screening and selection process will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
