Job Description
Salary : $65,790.40 Annually
Location : Manassas Police Station, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 12-00976
Department: Police
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Grade: PS
Position Summary Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions at the Manassas City Police Department. After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 20-week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.
The purpose of this position is to protect life and property; respond to the needs of the general public; deter criminal activity within the community; enforce all state and local ordinances and laws; and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens by performing investigations, special details, and specific assignments.
Essential Job Functions - Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws.
- Conducts criminal investigations, patrols assigned area and assists in emergency situations.
- Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony.
- Speaks with, and interacts with citizens to establish rapport and trust.
- Establishes probable cause, issues summons, completes criminal complaints, and testifies to Magistrate during probable cause hearings for adult custodial arrests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of issued or assigned equipment to include: issued firearm, ASP, Taser, OC, PBT, camera, patrol rifle, mobile date terminal, less-than-lethal munitions, body worn cameras and patrol shield.
Please note there are several steps to this process. They are as follows:
- Complete Online Application / Supplemental Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test
- Preliminary Background Check
- Preliminary Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph
- Video Based Test (Interpersonal Communication & Decision Making Test)
- Final Interview
- Conditional Job Offer
- Psychological Exam
- Medical Screening
- Drug Test
For more information about the Police Department go to:
The City of Manassas, Virginia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Minimum Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED; Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet the minimum requirements set forth by of the Code of Virginia.
Must successfully complete required law enforcement training.
Special Requirements Must be able to pass a background investigation, poly, physical/medical, drug test, and psych exam. Because this position is open as an eligibility list, it may take several weeks or months before you are notified about upcoming physical agility exam dates. Dates are only released a few times a year based on departmental needs. We appreciate your patience during this process.
**Disclaimer: The use of tobacco products is a disqualifier for consideration of this position and any future applications.** The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
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Do you have a Bachelor Degree or above?
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Education (Highest Attained) - No High School or GED
- High School Diploma or GED (Outside of Manassas City, Manassas Park, or Prince William County)
- High School Diploma or GED (Alumni of Manassas City, Manassas Park, or Prince William County)
- Some College (less than 60 credits)
- Associates Degree (Any Field)
- Associates Degree (Law Enforcement Related Field)
- B.A. or B.S. Degree (Any Field)
- B.A. or B.S. Degree (Law Enforcement Related Field)
- Master's Degree (Any Field)
- Master's Degree (Law Enforcement Related Field)
- Doctorate Degree
03
Have you maintained consistent full-time employment with the same employer for the past five (5) years?
04
Do you have any criminal justice experience? (This includes law enforcement, corrections, internships, etc.)
05
Law Enforcement Certification (Current Only) - None
- Not Sworn (Jail, Probation, Civilian, Intern, etc.)
- Federal, Military Police, or P.O.S.T. Certification (Out of State)
- VA DCJS Certified Law Enforcement Officer
06
Certified Law Enforcement Experience - None
- Out of State Police experience (Less than 5 years)
- Out of State Police experience (5 or more years)
- Virginia (Less than 5 years)
- Virginia (5 or more years)
07
What VA certifications do you hold? (Please attach copies)
- Crisis Intervention Team
- DCJS Certified Instructor
- Other
08
Are you a veteran with the United States Armed Forces?
09
Military Service - Bad Conduct or Dishonorable Discharge
- None
- other than Honorable, or General Discharge
- Honorable Discharge or current (Less than 4 years of service)
- Honorable Discharge or current (4 or more years of service)
10
Are you bilingual?
11
Foreign Language (Spanish) - None
- Fluent, Other than Spanish
- Fluent, Spanish
- Fluent in two or more foreign languages
12
Are you a current resident of Manassas City, Manassas Park, or Prince William County or a high school alumni of Manassas, Manassas Park, or Prince William County (Public or Private)?
13
VA Residence History - None
- Resides in VA outside of the Prince William County area
- Current or former (over 10 years) resident of Manassas, Manassas Park, or Prince William County
14
Drug Use - Use of marijuana within the last 30 days
- Use of illegal narcotic within one year (Cocaine, mushrooms, etc.)
- Marijuana use more than 1 year ago
- Alcohol Related Incidents (Driving While Intoxicated, Intoxicated in Public, etc)
- Other illegal Narcotic Use Over Three Years
- Never Used Drugs / No alcohol related incidents
15
Driving History - Currently suspended, no license, -6 points, or 6 demerit points in 2 years
- Negative Point Balance
- Positive Point Balance
16
Arrest History - Any Felony conviction
- Pending charges not yet handled in court
- Any (other than felony) conviction
- Arrested, not convicted
- Never been arrested
Required Question
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