Patrol Aide

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and Equipment Provided

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Military Leave

Health Savings Account

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking a Patrol Aide in Chesapeake, VA. This full-time role supports traffic control, public safety, and community assistance, with a pathway to become a Chesapeake Police Officer Trainee once age requirements are met.

Training is provided and paid through the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy; the position operates on rotating shifts, including weekends, with opportunities to gain experience in law enforcement and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED / HSE.
• Experience: None required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic at school crossings and special events.
• Responds to reports of disabled vehicles, assists disabled motorists, and provides traffic control as needed.
• Completes phone reports and investigates abandoned vehicles.
• Collects evidence relating to minor property crimes as directed by a supervisor.
• Conducts searches for missing persons.
• Transports police department vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with parking violations at locations without disorderly subjects on scene.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position: Patrol Aide

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Type: Public

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Department: POLICE

Division: POLICE OPERATIONS

Requisition Number: 2026439

Number of hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule: Dayshifts or Evening shifts (Mon-Fri) with occasional weekends. (Varies)

Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA.

Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine

Pay Grade: GE06

Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary: $42,580

Job Description

This Patrol Aide hiring process is for a projected hire date of March 1, 2027. Are you passionate about becoming a police officer and making a tangible impact in your community? Start your journey as a Patrol Aide at the Chesapeake Police Department! Enjoy hands-on experience, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment, all while playing a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Chesapeake residents and guests.

Here’s why you should consider joining our team as a Patrol Aide:

• Pathway to Policing: Starting as a Patrol Aide provides invaluable hands‑on experience and a solid foundation in law enforcement, preparing you to seamlessly transition to a Chesapeake Police Officer Trainee position once you meet the age requirement. This role is an excellent stepping stone; you’ll gain practical skills and insights that will be instrumental in your future career as a Chesapeake Police Officer, all while contributing meaningfully to the community.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From assisting sworn officers with traffic control at accident scenes to directing traffic at school crossings and special events, you’ll engage in a variety of essential duties that directly contribute to public safety.
• Comprehensive Training: Our Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy provides thorough, paid training and abundant resources. Even if you have no prior law enforcement experience, we’ll equip you with the skills needed to excel in your role.
• Supportive Environment: We cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated. Your unique background and perspective will strengthen our team and enhance our ability to serve the community effectively.

Position Overview

As a Patrol Aide, your responsibilities will include assisting with traffic control, responding to reports of disabled vehicles, and conducting searches for missing persons. You’ll also assist with parking violations and provide essential information and assistance to the public. This role is crucial in upholding public safety and enhancing community relations.

Commitment to Service

Our commitment to serving the community is unwavering. We operate on a 24‑hour basis, providing around‑the‑clock service to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors. This dedication requires patrol aides and officers to work on rotating schedules, including weekends, holidays, and sometimes paid overtime as needed to meet operational demands.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to service, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to apply and begin a rewarding career with the Chesapeake Police Department.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Assists sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic at school crossings and special events.
• Responds to reports of disabled vehicles, assists disabled motorists, and provides traffic control as needed.
• Completes phone reports and investigates abandoned vehicles.
• Collects evidence relating to minor property crimes as directed by a supervisor.
• Conducts searches for missing persons.
• Transports police department vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with parking violations at locations without disorderly subjects on scene.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Attends training meetings, in‑service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL STANDARDS

• Data Involvement: Summarizes, tabulates, or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan.
• Interpersonal/People Involvement: Speaks or signals to people to convey or exchange information.
• Reasoning Requirements: Performs semi‑skilled work involving set procedures but solves frequent problems.
• Mathematical Requirements: Performs addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
• Language Requirements: Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports, speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
• Mental Requirements: Performs clerical and technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures and use of independent judgement with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results.
• Decisions/Supervisory Control: Guides others making a few decisions, affecting the individual and few co‑workers.

BENEFITS

• Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Free 24/7 Access to 7 Private Chesapeake PD Gyms
• Paid Annual Leave (up to 37 days per year)
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 days per year)
• Paid Military Leave (up to 21 days per year)
• Funeral Leave (up to 3 days for the death of certain family members)
• Family and Medical Leave (time off for the birth or adoption of a child, a serious health condition, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition)
• The City observes the same paid holidays and additional time off as the State of Virginia.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Service Plan
• Additional Optional Life Insurance
• Additional Optional Long‑Term Care Insurance

Vocational/Educational Requirement

Requires a high school diploma or GED / HSE.

Experience

None required

Special Certifications and Licenses

Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required.

Special Requirement(s)

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must meet the same minimum qualifications as a sworn officer, except for age.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
• As a conditional employment requirement, all Patrol Aides must apply to be a sworn police officer when they reach the age of 20 ½ years old or upon service in the cadet program for 2 years and 6 months.
• Patrol Aides who fail to apply to be a sworn officer or whose years of service exceed 2 years and 6 months will be removed from the Cadet Program.
• Employees are required to work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may need to work beyond their regular hours when operationally necessary. Employees may be required to work additional hours to meet short‑term departmental needs or respond to City‑wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and locations may fall outside normal job duties.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative.
• Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years. (Subject to ADA guidelines)
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.
• Tattoo Policy: any large tattoo’s on the neck, head and/or face are prohibited; however, small tattoos are on a case by case basis for approval by the Chief.
• Permanent body modifications such as earlobe stretching, subdermal implants, or similar alterations that are extreme, distracting or undermine professional decorum are prohibited.

An acceptable driving record is determined as the following

• No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
• No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non‑drug or alcohol related administrative reason(s).
• No drug or alcohol related driving convictions within the past three years.
• No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
• Convictions which are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding, in challenging situations.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation, enabling positive interactions with diverse community members and fostering trust and collaboration within the team.
• Multilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language commonly spoken in our diverse community, empowering effective communication with a broader range of residents.
• Community Engagement: Prior experience or involvement in community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, or volunteer work.
• Professional Development: Eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on providing fair and impartial police services.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing positively to a diverse team environment.
• Physical Fitness: Willing to improve physical fitness and stamina, ensuring the ability to effectively perform job duties.

Job Open Date

09/14/2026

Job Close Date

01/15/2027

Open Continuous

No

Professional References

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ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Reaching

Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Balancing

Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Talking

Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Patrol Aide Uniform, Vehicle and Associated Gear.

Protective Equipment Required

Police Bullet Resistant Vest, Personal Protective Equipment i.e. mask, associated equipment

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards D = Daily

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards D = Daily

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards D = Daily

Explosives

Explosives D = Daily

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases D = Daily

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse D = Daily

Other

Other W = Several Times Per Week

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures W = Several Times Per Week

Noise and Vibration

Noise and V