Certified Police Officer

National Police; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Virginia seeks a qualified officer to protect life and property through law enforcement and public safety duties. The job involves patrolling areas, responding to emergencies, directing traffic, and enforcing laws.

A citizen-facing role with emphasis on quick decision-making and community safety. Applicants must meet age, education, license, vision, citizenship, and background requirements, including a clean record and favorable credit.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years 6 months old at application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid operator's license.
• Vision: 20/20 binocular; corrective glasses allowed; maternal details in vision requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship required at application.
• No felony or domestic assault convictions.
• Be of good character, reputation and integrity.
• Favorable credit history.
• Ability to speak clearly, hear and react under high stress.
• Complete the background investigation process.

Responsibilities

• Performs general duty police work to protect life and property through enforcement of laws.
• Patrols designated area to deter crime and enforce traffic and motor vehicle laws.
• Responds to emergencies and citizen requests for service as directed.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

High stress performance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $65,756.05 – $110,488.60 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City and Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Patrols a designated area of the city to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle laws.
• As directed, officers answer emergency calls and complaints involving suspicious and criminal activities, domestic disputes, and other related citizen requests for service.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1) 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit.
• 2) High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate.
• 3) Possession of a valid operator’s license.
• 4) Eyesight must meet minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long‑term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre‑employment examination.
• 5) U.S. Citizenship required at time of application.
• 6) No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions.
• 7) Be of good character, reputation and integrity.
• 8) Have a favorable credit record.
• 9) Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens.
• 10) Successful completion of the entire background investigation process.