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University Police - Police Officer*

Department: University Police
Job Category: Classified Staff
Role (State) Job Title: University Police
Working Title: University Police
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Number: 00032z
Recruit Number: 0185
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: $41,419
Police Officer Recruitment Information
 

Web Announcement
George Mason University, University Police Department invites applications for the position of University Police.

This online application is equivalent to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Employment application and is required.

Must be able to perform law enforcement and security functions within the University Police Department. Duties, responsibilities and requisite skills include providing vehicle, bicycle or foot patrol of the campus; responding to suspicious activities; resolving complaints; investigating criminal and traffic incidents; and providing first responder aid when required. Other skills required are interviewing and taking statements; making arrests; filling case reports; testifying in court; and assisting other law enforcement agencies.

Must successfully pass an in-depth background investigation; complete a course of instruction at a police academy approved by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services; the successful completion of a mandated Field Training Program administered by the department, complete a physical, polygraph and psychological examination; and be at a satisfactory fitness level. Must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent; be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen; and be able to obtain a valid operator's license. No use of illegal drugs within the past 12 months and must live within a radius of 75 miles of the Fairfax campus.

Current certified police officers are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Hiring of non-certified police officers are conducted in May and November of each year.

Certified police officers are encouraged to apply anytime.

Requested Posting Date
01-14-2008

Job Close Date
Open until filled

 

University Police - Communications Officer*

Department: University Police
Job Category: Classified Staff
Role (State) Job Title: Emergency Coordinator I
Working Title: University Police
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Number: 00680z
Recruit Number: 1983
Working Hours: Rotating
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: $36,058
Communications Officer Recruitment Information

Web Announcement
George Mason University, University Police Department invites applications for the position of Communications Officer.

Must be able to: work with a minimum of supervision, meet and assist the public, and have the ability to multitask in a very busy police communications center.

Applicant should have a good radio voice and have the ability to handle stress under emergency situations. This position requires applicant to work rotating shifts. Applicant must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be able to attend and successfully complete an 80-hour police communications course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. Applicant must also become certified and maintain National Crime Information Center/Virginia Crime Information Network certification.

Experience in the operation of computers using various police software packages and Windows, the ability to type 30-35 words per minute is required. High school, or equivalency, is required. Previous experience desired, but not required.

Requested Posting Date
01-14-2008

Job Close Date
Open until filled

 

University Police - Police Cadet*

Department: University Police
Job Category: Student Hourly
Role (State) Job Title: Police Cadet
Working Title: Police Cadet
Job Type: Part-Time
Position Number: SW145z
Recruit Number: 2755
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Web Announcement
George Mason University, Student Accounts Office is seeking a Police Cadet. Applicant must be able to perform police cadet and security functions within the University Police Department. Duties, responsibilities and requisite skills include but are not limited to foot and vehicle patrol of the campus, responding to calls for service in locking and unlocking doors, providing escorts, traffic control, crowd control, event staff, reporting hazardous conditions, crime prevention, vacation watch, preparing reports as needed and working contracts. You must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and be able to meet and assist the public.

Training is provided in all of the above requirements as well as CPR/AED and proper radio communications procedures.

Applicant must have a clean criminal history, a good driving record and must pass a polygraph examination.

You must be a currently registered George Mason University student. No use of illegal drugs within the past twelve months.

Requested Posting Date
03-12-2008

Job Close Date
Open until filled

*Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and the United Arab Emirates.

*Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

To view more job opportunities, please visit the George Mason Job Site or Human Resources for more openings.

 

 

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