Patrol Aide

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Police Department is seeking Patrol Aides to support non-enforcement functions while developing toward sworn roles. This part-time position averages 28 hours per week, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include directing traffic at crash scenes, assisting with parking enforcement, monitoring resort area cameras, and helping with front-desk tasks and records checks. Applicants must meet requirements: U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or lawful resident status and eligibility for naturalization.
• CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification required.
• Background check and polygraph required.
• Physical examination required.
• DMV transcript and compliance with applicable background standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting at crash scenes by directing traffic and securing the scene.
• Assisting citizens with disabled vehicles and with parking enforcement.
• Monitoring security camera system in the resort area and reporting activity.
• Directing traffic and pedestrians at schools and events within the City.
• Providing administrative support at police facilities (phones, paperwork, records checks).
• Engaging in developmental activities toward becoming a sworn officer.

Job description

Job Posting End Date:October 15, 2026Department:POLICECompensation Grade:H3210Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Part-time hourly rate = $22.97 (H3210)Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:28About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The Virginia Beach Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Virginia and offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Our Patrol Aide program is a stepping stone for those individuals exploring a career in law enforcement. They provide valuable services to the Virginia Beach Police Department in a non-enforcement role.Tasks include:· Assisting at crash scenes by directing traffic and helping safely secure the scenes; assisting citizens with disabled vehicles; assisting with parking enforcement throughout the city; processing abandoned vehicles and found property with no investigative value.· Assisting in monitoring the security camera system for the resort area to proactively identify activity or behavior which necessitates police response, crowd monitoring, observing calls for service to provide additional information to responding units, etc.· Assisting with traffic and pedestrian direction at public schools and special events throughout the City.· Assisting with community engagement and other activities at the oceanfront.· Assisting with administrative tasks at police facilities, such as answering telephones, processing paperwork, and conducting checks of criminal records.This is not an exhaustive listing of duties. Patrol Aides may serve in other roles, such as assisting the precinct automotive officer; assisting detectives with case management; assisting with the processing/disposal of property and evidence; and other similar work functions designed to afford Patrol Aides with a holistic understanding of the workings of a law enforcement agency.Additionally, Patrol Aides will engage in developmental activities in preparation for becoming a sworn police officer within the department. Examples of developmental activities include participating in a ride along with uniformed patrol, Forensics, or Animal Enforcement; observing operations in the emergency communications center (ECCS); observing officers in court; participating in academy training on constitutional law or other topics of interest; participating in the academy physical training program, including engaging in calisthenics, weight training, plyometric training, aerobic/anaerobic training, etc.; serving as a role player in scenario training; and completing First Aid training, VCIN certification and other relevant training.HoursPatrol Aides work an average of 28 hours/week year-round. Shiftwork, including evening/midnight hours, weekends and holidays is required. Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational need. Every effort will be made to provide notice, when possible.This position affords candidates part-time employment while also engaging in various developmental training activities, in preparation for attending the police recruit academy. The period of employment shall be temporary in nature as a \"stop gap\" arrangement until the requirements for sworn employment as a Police Officer Recruit are fully met. Patrol Aides are required to apply for the police recruit academy once they reach the age of eligibility (20 years old), unless currently enrolled as a full-time college student, and only have two attempts to be hired as a Police Recruit. Note: A full listing of requirements for Police Officer Recruit employment can found here: https://police.virginiabeach.gov/careers.Candidates whose availability for employment due to college graduation or military separation not aligning with the recruit academy schedule should consider this as an opportunity to learn aspects of the field on a part-time schedule in preparation for the academy.CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.Successful completion of police background and polygraph examination.Additional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: Yes• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: Yes• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. There is no working conditions statement for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.