Police Officer

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is accepting applications for Police Officer positions in Virginia. Candidates will undergo an eight-step hiring process and, if selected, complete a 21-week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. D.C.J.S.

certification may waive certain steps, with testing logistics communicated by email. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver’s license, meet vision requirements, and lack felony or domestic assault convictions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in high-stress situations.
• Ability to analyze and react swiftly to citizens' needs under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the eight-step hiring process and complete the 21-week academy course.
• Maintain professional conduct and pass background, polygraph, and psychological evaluations.

Skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applications are now being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions . After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 21 week course at the N. VA Criminal Justice Academy.

The eight step hiring process includes: Application Completion, Written Test (waived for applicants certified by D.C.J.S.), Initial Interview, Background Investigation, Conditional Job Offer, Polygraph Testing, Structured Interview, Psychological and Job-Related Physical Examination.

If you are D.C.J.S. Certified, please provide proof of certification with application. The date and location of the written test will be provided to applicants via e-mail prior to the test date. If an e-mail address is not provided, a letter containing the location of the test will be mailed.

Please provide full and accurate e-mail and home address when applying.

As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit
• High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate
• Possession of a valid operator's license
• 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
• U.S. Citizenship required at time of application
• No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions
• Be of good character and reputation
• Have a favorable credit record
• Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens
• Successful completion of the applicant screening process