George Mason University Police Department Master Police Officer

Master Police Officer (University Police)

George Mason University Police Department

 

 

The George Mason University Police Department, a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)-accredited agency, invites applications for the position of Master Police Officer (lateral entry). We are actively seeking a depth of experience and abilities.

Responsibilities:

 Candidates must be able to perform law enforcement and security functions within the University Police Department. Duties, responsibilities, and requisite skills include but are not limited to: providing vehicle, bicycle or foot patrol of the campus; responding to calls for service and on-view suspicious activities; resolving complaints; investigating criminal and traffic incidents; providing first responder aid when required; and other duties as assigned. The George Mason University Police Department subscribes to a robust community-oriented policing philosophy in order to fulfil its mission.

Salary

 The current salary for police officers upon graduation from academy training is $44,061. Lateral officers may be eligible for a higher pay rate upon hire; this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and is commensurate with experience, training and education.

Salary range for this position is $44,061 – 55,200; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

 To be considered as a lateral entry candidate, applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application:

• Must currently be certified as a police officer in the commonwealth of Virginia by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), or eligible for recertification under DCJS guidelines with 40 hours of Mandatory In-Service Retraining;

• Posses substantial law enforcement experience that qualifies the candidate to operate at the Master Police Officer-level;

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

• Be at least 21 years of age;

• Have U.S. citizenship;

• Have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license;

• No driving under the influence (DUI) convictions or illegal drug use within the past two years;

• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;

• Successfully complete a physical agility assessment;

• Successfully complete a polygraph, physical and psychological examination;

• Successfully pass an in-depth background investigation;

• Successfully complete a mandated Field Training Program administered by the department; and

• Must live within 75 miles of the Fairfax campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of law enforcement experience is preferred; 10 or more years is strongly desired;

• Certified and experienced as a Field Training Officer;

• Supervisory experience;

• Certified and experienced trainer or subject matter expert: firearms, defensive tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, Drug Recognition Expert, DUI, or similar area;

• Experience in investigations, narcotics work, Homeland Security, intelligence or similar;

• Experience in community-oriented policing; and

• College degree.