Title: Watch Commander State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II Hiring Range: $48,300 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Location: MAIN MUSEUM Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SCOP Officer to join the Security Services Management team as a full-time Watch Commander. This team ensures the Museum is a safe environment for a variety of art related events and exhibitions through proper supervision and monitoring of the activities of all Security Services personnel. Watch Commanders coordinate and support the museum's public safety and property protection programs by providing leadership and supervision to SCOP Officers, Console Operators, Security Associates, and any other designated security staff. Watch Commanders are responsible for supervising and providing guidance to Security staff, performing law enforcement, security, and public safety functions, as well as participating in strategic planning. Watch Commanders keeps Security Managers & Director of Security Services advised and updated on all matters involving the safety and security of the building, campus, staff, and patrons. So, you have skills, but- What about working in an arts museum with talented and hardworking staff? What if said museum provides- * Free coffee. * Free special exhibition tickets. * Agency employee discount for Best Café, the museum's casual dining restaurant. * Agency employee discount for Amuse restaurant, the museum's fine dining restaurant. * Agency employee discount for museum programs and art classes. and provides Special Conservators of the Peace - * Professional development/work-related training or courses. * Behind the scenes access to view world-class art. and is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) which offers great employee benefits- * Health plan benefits. * Group life insurance. * Retirement benefits. * Twelve paid holidays annually. At least one holiday a month, except March, April, and August. * Annual leave. * COV employee discounts. Minimum Qualifications * Must have been sworn in by the Circuit Court and have a valid Court Order of Appointment for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. * Experience in managing or supervising others. * Must be fully registered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services as an Armed Conservator of the Peace (armed endorsement), and current on all mandated training. * Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, prepare complete and effective reports, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. * Possess strong customer service skills. * Ability to speak before groups, and maintain effective working relationships with others, especially patrons and internal staff. * Capable of standing for long periods of time, and able to respond to incidents on the campus in a quick and efficient manner. * Ability to use fine and gross motor skills; hand and finger dexterity; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Open availability without scheduling restrictions. Additional Considerations * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Private Security, or a combination of college and related experience. * Two years of experience in managing or supervising others. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Special Requirements: Selected candidates must pass a fingerprint criminal history background check. Selected candidates must pass firearms course upon hire to maintain employment and to proceed with remainder of required training. Interested individuals must submit an online application. Posting will close on September 15, 2024 at 11:55pm. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance. VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Contact Information Name: Human Resource Services Phone: please email Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.