The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Corporal. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department (police.gwu.edu) is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. T... more details
Police Corporal
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- If applicable, please attach your Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certification (FLETC) or Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) police training academy certificate in the other documents section, along with your resume and cover letter.
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Corporal. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department (police.gwu.edu) is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. The department is committed to encouraging professional growth and development of its officers and takes a progressive approach to promote public safety and community engagement centered on its core values of accountability, trust, and transparency. If this is what you want in a career, GWPD is looking for you.
Reporting to a Police Sergeant, the Police Corporal is the front line, operational supervisor that provides security and protection to the University community, to include providing on-site leadership to lower level Officers during emergency and routine situations.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Assist in preparation of daily assignments and the weekly duty roster, based upon an observation and assessment of individual officer skills/performance levels, relative to scheduled protective services activities or special requests.
Acts on behalf of the Sergeant during his/her absence, to include preparing, approving and posting the weekly duty roster, or special assignments.
This position may serve as a liaison with other GW Divisions and Departments during events or incidents, and with outside Law Enforcement agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able to possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police Commission and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with commission to include firearms and other weapon systems.
Prior to employment, the final candidate will need to successful complete a physical, drug screen and psychological examination, which has been approved by the GW Police Department.
Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive GW vehicles as per University Policy for entire duration of employment within this role.
Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, SOMB.
Maintain proficiency with firearms and police equipment and weaponry throughout the duration of employment.
Must be available to work rotating shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient knowledge of criminal law, rules, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act Experience in a University or comparable non-profit environment.
Commitment to GW’s values.
Professional and a person of integrity.
Honest, with the highest ethical standards.
Passionate, collaborative, strategic, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation.
Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard-worker. Takes the initiative; very high energy.
Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others.
Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self- interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions.
Highest levels of responsiveness. Practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way.
Ability to establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University.
Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration.
Flexible and receptive to change.
A positive “can-do” attitude. Responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues.
Hiring Range
$31.61 - $41.85 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Safety and Security
Family
Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family
Campus Police - Operational
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Thurs.- Sun; 0600- 1600
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Essential onsite
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
- If applicable, please attach your Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certification (FLETC) or Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) police training academy certificate in the other documents section, along with your resume and cover letter.
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S013091
Job Open Date:
06/11/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently employed at George Washington University?
Yes
No
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
Yes, IEP complete
No, still in IEP
N/a - not a current GW employee
* What are your salary expectations?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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