Employment Opportunities
Philander Smith College is a private, residential, co-educational, four-year undergraduate liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church and a founding member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Philander is classified as a baccalaureate (liberal arts) college by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
- Knowledge of college organizational structures, functions, and key personnel;
- Knowledge of constitutional and criminal law;
- Knowledge of law enforcement concerns not necessarily criminal in nature;
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting the College community;
- Knowledge of public safety concerns specific to Philander Smith College community;
- Knowledge of services, and personnel of the security Department;
- Excellent oral communication and written communication skills;
- Basic computer literacy;
- Planning skills;
- Organizing skills;
- Monitoring skills;
- Human relations skills.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
- Oversees all aspects of the Security Department.
- Assumes a leadership role in engaging members of both the Security Department and the community at large in developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of community policing in which members of the community are viewed as collaborative partners with the Security Department in promoting campus safety.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of Security Department personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, and in enforcing laws and municipal ordinances.
- Coordinates law enforcement functions with the activities of other city departments and law enforcement agencies.
- Researches state-of-the-art security management methods, formulates and manages the administration of departmental rules, procedures and policies.
- Communicates security related updates and information to the Vice President for Student Affairs
- Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates department staff.
- Directs the development and implementation of a departmental in-service training program.
- Reviews the evaluations of employee performance and takes appropriate action where necessary.
- Prepares and administers the department budget. Coordinates departmental recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies; controls and accounts for financial allocations to the department.
- Represents the college regarding security conferences and meetings with other public officials.
- Cultivates good community relations by collaborating with residents and civic, fraternal, and other community groups.
- Interacts as need with local law enforcement partners for special event assistance and emergency situations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university;
- Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the police service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and administration as it applies to the police service;
- Considerable knowledge of other agency operations and protocols;
- Considerable knowledge of crime prevention, investigation, and community policing principles, procedures, techniques and equipment;
- Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and their application to police activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional letters of reference to: Human Resources Philander Smith College 900 Daisy Bates Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 No Phone Calls, Please.
Philander Smith College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, color, religion, or national origin. Philander Smith College participates in E-Verify.
Gordon College seeks a highly responsible administrative and technical individual to coordinate and direct the institution's Department of Public Safety.
Qualifications Necessary:
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Hold POST Basic Peace Officer certification;
- Minimum of 6 years law enforcement experience with a record of progressive advancement, preferably in a college or university setting with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience;
- Emergency management experience.
For complete job description and application instructions, visit www.gdn.edu/departments/HR, click on EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GORDON COLLEGE (left), click Access Job Postings button, click SEARCH POSTINGS or CREATE APPLICATION (left)
AA/EOE
Eastern Virginia Medical School seeks a full-time First Sergeant who will serve as the department's educator and investigator for both sworn police officers as well as public safety officers. The First Sergeant reports to the Police Captain.
This position is responsible for assessing needs, planning, developing appropriate courses, implementing, and evaluation of staff education, orientation and training. The First Sergeant position develops programs to meet the current and future needs and regulatory requirements of the Department and the school. This position will also function as the department investigator and as well as provide investigative expertise and knowledge to all officers of the department. The First Sergeant must possess knowledge of educational methods, principles, resources, and their application to adult learners.
This position must also possess the following:
- Ability to work in collaboration with a variety of individuals and disciplines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with hospital staff and customers.
- Good leadership skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills to successfully communicate inter and intra departmentally.
- Ability to conform to a variety of working hours.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and Power Point software applications.
- Excellent grasp of the English language and ability to develop and edit written policies as necessary.
- Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous work environment and endure exertion associated with the responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to maintain composure and use good judgment under stressful conditions.
- Ability to communicate with students/patients and others with diverse ethnic and cultural differences.
- Ability to possess a through working knowledge of the campus, to include its topography, buildings, streets, persons and organizations.
- Ability to maintain basic qualifications in first-aid and CPR.
- Ability to maintain a successful skill level in the use of several items of police equipment including firearms, tasers, two-way radios, handcuffs, ASP baton, pepper foam, fingerprint equipment, cameras, etc.
- Possess characteristics of honesty, reliability, ability to manage personal finances, interpersonal skill, and integrity.
- Possess courage in the presence of physical danger.
- Possess a high average of intelligence and the ability to think quickly.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Five to seven years campus police management experience or equivalent; and two (2) years experience with investigations and training preferred.
- Two year degree, or equivalent experience required;
- DCJS General Law Enforcement Instructor Certification Required and additional specialized certifications preferred.
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Current VA Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- VA DCJS Law Enforcement General Instructor (preferred)
- Successful Completion of Background Investigation
- Successful Completion of Physical Assessment
For additional information and application procedures, please visit http://www.evms.edu/job-opportunities/non-faculty-positions.html Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/ Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace.
Eastern Virginia Medical School seeks a full-time Police Captain.
This manager will oversee the administrative procedures, operations, and internal investigations of the Campus Police and Public Safety Department. The Captain will develop and maintain the department policy and procedure manual in compliance with CALEA and Joint Commission standards. The manager will provide investigative expertise and knowledge to all officers of the department in the routine investigation of their normal caseload. The Captain will also be responsible for pre-employment background investigations as well as any assigned internal investigations. This manager will develop security policies and procedures to ensure the medical school property and grounds are safe for students, patients, visitors, and employees. The manager is not limited to these duties set forth by this procedure but can use this as a basis for his/her job performance.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Seven to Ten years of progressively more management experience required.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate and establish a rapport with many different types of individuals.
- Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
- Excellent command of the written language (grammar, punctuation, etc.).
- Possess good listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function under stress and time restraints.
- Proficient in Virginia local, state and federal laws.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Possess the ability to withhold confidential information when required.
- Exhibit a friendly, professional, helpful and pleasant attitude.
- Maintain an attitude of creativeness toward the team concept.
- Possess the ability to interpret and explain rules, regulations and instructions.
- Present a positive and professional demeanor.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and possess leadership skills.
- Be physically fit and display a professional appearance.
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Current VA Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- VA DCJS Law Enforcement General Instructor (preferred)
- Successful Completion of Background Investigation
- Successful Completion of Physical Assessment
For additional information and application procedures, please visit http://www.evms.edu/job-opportunities/non-faculty-positions.html Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/ Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace.
Eastern Virginia Medical School seeks a full-time First Sergeant who will serve as the department's educator and investigator for both sworn police officers as well as public safety officers. The First Sergeant reports to the Police Captain.
- This position is responsible for assessing needs, planning, developing appropriate courses, implementing, and evaluation of staff education, orientation and training.
- The First Sergeant position develops programs to meet the current and future needs and regulatory requirements of the Department and the school.
- This position will also function as the department investigator and as well as provide investigative expertise and knowledge to all officers of the department.
- The First Sergeant must possess knowledge of educational methods, principles, resources, and their application to adult learners.
- This position must also possess the following:
- Ability to work in collaboration with a variety of individuals and disciplines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with hospital staff and customers.
- Good leadership skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills to successfully communicate inter and intra departmentally.
- Ability to conform to a variety of working hours.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and Power Point software applications.
- Excellent grasp of the English language and ability to develop and edit written policies as necessary.
- Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous work environment and endure exertion associated with the responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to maintain composure and use good judgment under stressful conditions.
- Ability to communicate with students/patients and others with diverse ethnic and cultural differences.
- Ability to possess a through working knowledge of the campus, to include its topography, buildings, streets, persons and organizations.
- Ability to maintain basic qualifications in firstaid and CPR.
- Ability to maintain a successful skill level in the use of several items of police equipment including firearms, tasers, two-way radios, handcuffs, ASP baton, pepper foam, fingerprint equipment, cameras, etc.
- Possess characteristics of honesty, reliability, ability to manage personal finances, interpersonal skill, and integrity.
- Possess courage in the presence of physical danger.
- Possess a high average of intelligence and the ability to think quickly.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Five to seven years campus police management experience or equivalent; and two (2) years experience with investigations and training preferred.
- Two year degree, or equivalent experience required;
- DCJS General Law Enforcement Instructor Certification Required and additional specialized certifications preferred.
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Current VA Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification
- VA DCJS Law Enforcement General Instructor (preferred)
- Successful Completion of Background Investigation
- Successful Completion of Physical Assessment
For additional information and application procedures, please visit http://www.evms.edu/job-opportunities/non-faculty-positions.htmlReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/ Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace.
