Police Officer (Certified and Non-Certified) 00160

Working Title:

Police Officer (Certified and Non-Certified) 00160

Role Title:

Law Enforcement Officer I

Position Number:

00160

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

Yes

If Sensitive Position, please paste statement:

This position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a responsible employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a designated position meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest:

No

If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement:

N/A

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:

No

If Restricted Position, please paste statement:

N/A

Departmental Objective:

The University Police Departments mission is to patrol the University properties helping to assure the safety and well being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus by using the philosophy of community policing. The Departments mission will be achieved through a proactive, community service approach to problem resolution and by offering crime prevention programs on safety, self-protection, substance abuse, sexual assault, and protection of personal belongings. This mission will be the charge of every employee of this department.

Purpose of the Position:

To protect life and property of the University community and its visitors by providing law enforcement services, traffic and crowd control, and fire prevention and safety.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Required for Certified Officer:

• Ability to successfully complete associated field training within one year of employment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to collect and assemble pertinent facts, to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling law enforcement matters
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and University community
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing
• Knowledge of and ability to apply state laws and University regulation, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations and investigations, safety and security methods, crime prevention techniques, and positive community relations

Required for Non Certified Officer:

• Ability to successfully complete basic law enforcement academy training and associated field training within one year of employment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to collect and assemble pertinent facts, to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling law enforcement matters
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse department and University community
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing
• Knowledge of and ability to apply state laws and University regulation, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations and investigations, safety and security methods, crime prevention techniques, and positive community relations

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education Required for Certified and Non Certified Officers:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid drivers license

Certified Officers

• Applicants must have current/active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) certification, to include successful completion of DCJS-approved field training

Non Certified Officers:

• Ability to successfully complete basic law enforcement academy training and associated field training within one year of employment

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience Preferred:

• Experience working at a university or college institution or municipal public safety agency in a public safety capacity

Education Preferred:

• Associates or bachelors degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree program

Salary Information:

Starting at $54,827, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information:

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit .

Role Code:

69071

Conditions of Employment:

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
This position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Selected candidate must have the following: possess a valid drivers license; be U.S. citizen as required by Virginia Code Section 15.2-1705: 9.1-101; qualify under federal and state guidelines to carry a firearm (federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm); be at least 21 years of age on date of hire; meet all other standards by law 15.2-1705: 9.1-101 Code of Virginia and by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board.
Selected candidate must have ability to: complete all associated field training within one year of employment; work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; and perform strenuous physical activities such as running, lifting, jumping, bicycling, and climbing.

Is this position telework eligible?:

No

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):

Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):

Essential

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Essential

Bending:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Fast Pace:

Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Priorities:

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction:

Essential

Multiple Stimuli:

Essential

Frequency Changes:

Essential

Memory:

Essential

Reasoning:

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading:

Essential

Analyzing:

Essential

Logic:

Essential

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Essential

Posting Number:

PS1219P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

05/29/2026

Closing Date:

06/15/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Resume and Cover Letter are required for your application to be considered.

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling ....

Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at ....

Background Check:

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.