Protects community and property of the University.
Patrols campus.
Responds to calls of service.
Provides safety and security services to the University Community.
Promotes a positive community relation in the performance of job duties.
Enforces University rules and regulations.
Provides non-police related services as needed.
Willing to work overtime assignments when needed.
The person in this position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee for Clery and Title IX purposes respectively, the employee will maintain current training and comply with the responsibilities of both titles.
Enforcement
Enforces VA Criminal and Traffic Laws.
Makes arrests.
Testifies in court.
Enforces parking violations.
Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested.
Investigations
Conducts criminal investigations, if assigned.
Collects and maintain evidence.
Writes reports in a clear manner.
Initiates administrative reporting process for student violations of university rules and regulations.
Training
Attends department training to maintain required police standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Responds, if requested or needed, on weekends and/or nights as a function of this position.
Requirements
Able to operate a motor vehicle.
Maintains all training standards and firearm requirements established by DCJS and URPD.
Able to present to a wide variety of audiences regarding safety issues, and crime prevention topics. Demonstrates computer efficiency in Microsoft office and possesses effective communication skills.
Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
No experience required
Virginia Certified Law Enforcement Officer preferred
Experience could change depending on current need of the department
WORK HOURS:
Full-time, non-exempt position
12-hour shift, during a 24-hour day, 40 hours weekly, 7 day period
SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 5 (Starting pay as of 7/1/26 is $30.29/hr.)
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Description
The University of Richmond Police Department is currently recruiting for a full-time Police Officer (Virginia Certified Officers and Non-certified Applicants Welcome).
A sworn law enforcement position to provide law enforcement and crime prevention duties to include CLERY requirements for the University of Richmond within the University of Richmond Police Department.
Applicants who are currently Virginia certified through DCJS will be required to take a Physical Agility Test. You will be notified of date/time and location of the testing.
Non-certified applicants will be required to take both a written and physical agility test.
Richmond · Ur Main Campus