Campus Police Officer
Company: Bridgewater College
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Bridgewater College Campus Police and Safety Office
is accepting applications for a full-time police officer. Must be
flexible and willing to work rotating shifts and weekends. JOB
SUMMARY: Patrols Bridgewater College campus and properties to
investigate disturbances, protect life & property; & report safety
hazards. Operates communication & police equipment. Enforces laws,
including College policies and parking regulations, within
jurisdictional boundaries. Control crowds, traffic, parking &
pedestrians during special functions, escorts visitors &
dignitaries; respond to emergencies. Prepares reports; conducts
initial investigations & secures evidence; serves legal papers;
testifies in court and at hearings. Excellent interpersonal skills
in communicating with students, faculty, staff, and the general
public. QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as a police officer in
Virginia is required. Previous campus police experience preferred
but not necessary. Valid Virginia driver's license required with an
excellent driving record. Ability to apply & interpret laws &
regulations & to perform investigations required Understanding of
and appreciation for the role of law enforcement on a college
campus required Must demonstrate a heart of compassion for the
community and a passion to serve the students and the Bridgewater
College community. Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate
with experience. This position’s salary will not affect pay
received through the Virginia Retirement Service (VRS). GENERAL
INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a
coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community.
Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of
Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville,
Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total
student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19
countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and
minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10
pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII
school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating
in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about
Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu Pay is offered at a
competitive rate. This full-time position offers a full benefits
package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible
dependents. APPLY: Complete the online application. DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email
humanresources@bridgewater.edu COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is
a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability,
religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Non-Discrimination Notice:
https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/ ANNUAL
SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater
College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime
prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime
and fire statistics for the past three years:
https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9
To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761 E-VERIFY AND
RIGHT TO WORK:
https://bridgewater.box.com/s/479yflkelh9xjxi32ekzbre2wer5fsmz
https://bridgewater.box.com/s/zqyfln3uwpfebahz4drdc37afh4du3im
Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s
facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the
College’s primary athletic facility. The College is posting the
following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which
benefit from the USDA’s funding program. View the USDA’s poster
summarizing the following notice:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2020-08/AD-475-A-And-Justice-for-All-Poster.pdf
NOTICE If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of
discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form, found online at
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any
USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may
also write a letter containing all of the information requested in
the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by
mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at
program.intake@usda.gov .
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