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Master Police Officer

Master Police Officer

Virginia Department of Human Resource ManagementFairfax, VA, US
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Master Police Officer

The primary purpose or objective of a George Mason University Master Police Officer position is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, security and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The job is considered Essential / Designated personnel and is required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. This position provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Enforces laws and investigates crimes and traffic crashes

  • Enforces all applicable state and local laws and university regulations to ensure the proper protection of all University personnel, visitors, and property;
  • Arrests violators of laws, issues summonses, issues written and verbal warnings when appropriate, ensures data collection forms for the 2020 Community Policing Act are issued when required;
  • Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner;
  • Provides law enforcement presence and crowd control at assigned activities and / or locations;
  • Demonstrates professional demeanor and safety techniques during traffic control;
  • Responds to radio calls and assignments made by dispatchers and supervisors, answers calls and complaints, and provides assistance to fellow law enforcement officers;
  • Investigates traffic crashes and provides assistance to the injured, control crash area, and ensure the safety of other traffic until area is clear;
  • Conducts interviews and writes detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner; is well-versed in laws of arrest and search and seizure;
  • Provides complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of all incidents in a professional, caring and timely manner;
  • Preserves crime scenes and collects and processes evidence from a variety of sources such as citizens, witnesses, suspects, crime scenes and incidents that pose a potential liability to the University;
  • Uses a variety of methods to obtain information and evidence, including interviews and interrogations; and
  • Prepares for and attends court to provide complete testimony and the presentation of evidence.

Provides public services and assistance to community members

  • Provides assistance to the community by utilizing sound decision making and customer service practices;
  • Ensures that the public is dealt with in a courteous and professional manner, displays no bias, and works to overcome communication barriers;
  • Displays appropriate compassion and empathy, providing law enforcement services with a high standard of care. Looks beyond the initial problem and seeks opportunities to provide exceptional customer service;
  • Demonstrates competency and employs proper safety procedures with handling a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner;
  • Through problem solving methodologies, provides solutions or the resources to solve any problem confronting the public.;
  • Proactively follows up on contacts and referrals;
  • Exercises sound judgement; decisions take into consideration department and university policy, law, and fact;
  • Renders aid and assistance to citizens, fellow officers, and other public safety partners; and
  • Responsive to requests for mutual aid.

    • Conducts patrols and provides crime prevention services

  • Provides proactive deterrence and high visibility patrols of all University property by vehicle, foot, and / or bicycle with a community policing philosophy;
  • Utilizes unallocated time in a productive manner, demonstrates effective time management and ability to plan and organize a daily work routine, and contributes in a positive manner to department's mission;
  • Operates police vehicle and conducts foot / bike patrols to observe for and confront violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of public peace;
  • Reports and addresses hazardous conditions. Motivates productivity and takes initiative to improve job knowledge and skills through conducting proactive patrols and engaging with the community;
  • Maintains public peace and provides the University community with the most current crime prevention technology and methods;
  • Participates in and documents community outreach activities and events as part of daily patrol routines; and
  • Works effectively and proactively with Community Outreach unit to identify and participate in activities, events, and training opportunities.

    • Provides support and assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of services

  • Maintains a professional working relationship with the University Administration, University Life, and the University community, as well as with other elements of the criminal justice system including the courts, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Community Services Board (CSB), and other law enforcement agencies to render assistance to victims, witnesses, and persons in need of resources or services;
  • Provides assistance to crime victims by rendering sensitive and caring support;
  • Provides victims and witnesses information on cases, court procedures, and protective order statuses;
  • Updates victims and witnesses on case statuses, arrests made, and service of processes / warrants;
  • Assists victims and witnesses with identifying and utilizing available support resources;
  • Recognizes situations and incidents requiring crisis intervention and / or mental health resources and utilizing available resources when appropriate and employing proper safety procedures in custodial situations;
  • Executes and serves Emergency Custody Orders and / or Temporary Detention Orders as required;
  • Submits written referrals in a timely manner to the Office of Student Conduct and / or support resources for incidents involving students for university compliance with the Drug Free Schools & Communities Act, as well as written referrals to Human Resources for employee matters; and
  • Complies with Clery Act and serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), providing written reports of all crimes as defined under Clery Act in conjunction with, or addition to, those defined by state code.

    • Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and is in compliance with training and certification required of position

  • Performs other duties as assigned;
  • Reviews, follows, and maintains a working knowledge of all laws, state, university, and department policies;
  • Complies with FBI, VCIN, and CJIS policies safeguarding confidential / criminal justice information;
  • Follows department's professional police standards and code of conduct;
  • Maintains a professional police appearance in compliance with grooming, hygiene, body art, and uniform standards;
  • Maintains a level of physical fitness which meets the daily requirement of the law enforcement profession demonstrating ability to respond to calls for service in accordance with the Position Requirement's physical activities and physical requirements;
  • Maintains all certifications and qualifications for the position of Master Police Officer. Complies with state, university, and department leave policies; submits written leave requests with reasonable notice, utilizing leave only as approved by supervisor / department, and for the purpose of which it is intended;
  • Demonstrates punctuality and reports on time for roll call, court, training, and other duties;
  • Follows assigned work schedule, requests, enrolls in, and attends training, obtains approval to work overtime from supervisor, complies with requests to work overtime, and reports to work during emergencies / call-back as an essential / designated employee.;
  • Promotes a positive, professional image and practices personal accountability and responsibility; demonstrating energy, enthusiasm, and commitment;
  • Devotes full effort to job responsibilities during work hours performing assigned duties and responsibilities with the highest degree of public trust;
  • Conducts themselves at all times in a manner that supports the mission of their agency and the performance of their duties;
  • Reports circumstances or concerns that may affect satisfactory work performance to management, including any inappropriate (fraudulent, illegal, unethical) activities of other employees;
  • Works cooperatively to achieve work unit and agency goals and objectives;
  • Demonstrates respect for the agency and toward agency coworkers, supervisors, managers, subordinates, residential clients, students, and customers;
  • Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct, honesty, and truthfulness at all times;
  • Meets or exceeds established job performance expectations; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Provides training to sworn and / or civilian staff

  • Provides instruction and is responsible for field training and / or general instruction of officers and / or detectives;
  • Ensures that each police officer, detective, or civilian staff under their instruction has the resources, guidance, knowledge, and support necessary to
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