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Posting Details

Working Title LIEUTENANT

Position Number 01411A

Department POLICE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

EEO Category D Protective Service Workers

Job Description

The Police Lieutenant is responsible for direction, planning, organization, staffing, and control of Sergeants, patrol officers and other subordinates within the Old Dominion University Police Department (sworn and non-sworn).

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of and skills in modern police practices and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of leadership principles and management techniques.

Strong working knowledge of investigative techniques and practices. Considerable knowledge of Virginia and applicable federal laws. Considerable working knowledge of administrative functions in areas of policy and police supervision.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct the efforts relating to law enforcement operations.

Demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret written instructions, and work independently to solve problems involving many variables.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Certification as a police officer as mandated by a state department of Criminal Justice Services or police certifying body. Possession of a valid VA drivers license. VA DCJS LEO Certification will be required within one year of hiring.

Education or training

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and police leadership and supervisory training related to the duties of the position.

Level and type of experience

Considerable police supervisory experience within a public law enforcement agency at the rank of Sergeant or higher within patrol and investigation divisions. Completion of a first-line supervisory and/or a mid-management law enforcement training/course of study.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Considerable mid-management experience in a university police department of similar size and complexity. Va DCJS Instructor certification.

Conditions of Employment

University Police Department employees are considered essential personnel for emergency conditions/inclement weather and expected to report to duty during these conditions.

Must have certification as a Police Officer as mandated by a state department of Criminal Justice Services or police certifying body. Must obtain VA DCJS LEO certification within one year of hire.

Subject to random drug testing. Must successfully pass a comprehensive medical screening, an extensive background investigation, polygraph and psychological testing.

Must obtain VCIN certification within one year of hiring.

Considered “essential personnel” for emergency conditions and inclement weather and expected to report to duty during those conditions.

Must be capable of working as required shift schedules which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Some overtime required.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary non-negotiable $ - 70,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02834

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 12/16/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

N/A

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

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

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter