Police Corporal

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues.

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.