Job Description
Salary: $54,540.00 - $80,160.00 Annually
Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 46-24
Department: Police
Opening Date: 07/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the
hiring department for review and consideration. Police Officer (Certified) : Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
Examples of Duties •Enforces the law, criminal investigations, traffic regulation and control.
•Provides emergency and other services.
•Responds to and investigates criminal activity.
•Performs patrol duties.
•Responds to calls for service.
•Serves warrants and assists in civil matters.
•Develops, distributes, and files reports.
•Operates electronic equipment in the enforcement of traffic laws.
•Testifies in court.
•Addresses public inquiries.
•Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications All potential applicants must meet the following criteria:
•Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
•Be a citizen of the United States of America ()
•Be at least 21 years of age
•Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.
•At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Possess a valid Virginia operators license
•In good physical condition as determined by a physician
•Have corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eye
•Of good character and reputation
•Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia ()
•Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening ()
•Successfully pass all phases of our police selection process, which will include a written examination, physical agility test, extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, medical and drug screening.
•Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.
•View more information about for employment with the Colonial Heights Police Department.
Physical Demands & Work Environment The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.
The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.
Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time employee benefits include:
- Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
- Retirement (Virignia Retirement System & Mission Square)
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
- Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays (14)
- Bi-weekly Payday
- Virginia Credit Union enrollment
- Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University
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You understand that this position recruitment is "ONLY" open to individuals that hold a "CURRENT" Police Officer certification through the Department of Virginia Criminal Justice Services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Are you a "CURRENT" Certified Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
02
Have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled the Law Enforcement CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy?*NOTE: This does not include the Basic Jailor certification program.
03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
04
Highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
05
How many years of directly related experience do you possess?
- 0 - 1
- 2 - 3
- 4 - 5
- 6 - 7
- 8 - 9
- 10+
06
Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Proficient Experience
- Advanced Experience
07
Do you have a valid Virginia driver's license?
08
Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense?
09
If you answered YES, please provide the following:In which State were you charged?What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)?What was the outcome of the criminal offense?*NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
10
Are you available for emergency call outs, on-call duty, overtime and details outside of your regular work schedule?
Required Question
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