Assistant Officer in Charge (AOC)- Part Time

Title: Assistant Officer in Charge (AOC)- Part Time

State Role Title: Lecturer

Hiring Range: $13.63- $20.00 pay based on shift hours

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Commandant’s Office is accepting applications for the Assistant Officer in Charge. The AOC assists the Officer in Charge with the supervision of barracks and Institute facilities. This position serves as the Commandant’s representative on Post after regular work hours ensuring safety and security of the Corps of Cadets and Institute faculties.

Essential Functions:
• Primarily focuses on safety, security, and maintaining good order and discipline in areas outlined and emphasized by the Officer in Charge.
• Acts as a first responder in the event of emergencies.
• Enforces VMI policies, procedures, and Blue Book, will report cadets found to be in violation.
• Performs other duties as assigned and that are commensurate with the above responsibilities.

Duty Hours:
There are various “weekday” shifts available (Sunday-Thursday):
• 1800-2200.
Shifts are also available during “weekends” (Friday-Saturday) and VMI Closed Post Days:
• The AM AOC shift is 0700-1400.
• The PM AOC shift is 1800-2200.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants should have demonstrated leadership experience.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with young adults in a structured environment.

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.

We encourage prior military and law enforcement, as well as VMI alumni to apply to serve as an Assistant Officer in Charge. 

This position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia, USA. The Virginia Military Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All interested people are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: 540-464-7051

Email: hartmp@vmi.edu

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.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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