Police Officer - Automated Enforcement (part-time)

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a part-time Police Clerk/Officer to review and verify school zone speed camera violations, prepare documentation, and provide courtroom testimony for contested cases.

The role requires former law enforcement experience, US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and successful completion of a physical agility test. A rigorous background check, drug screening, and CJIS compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a former police officer; separation from previous employment not more than two years.
• Must be a US citizen; high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a physical agility test.
• Virginia driver's license with ≤6 demerit points in past 12 months or a DUI in past 4 years.
• No felonies or habitual misdemeanors.
• Must pass extensive background investigation including polygraph, medical and drug screening.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and education verification required.
• Position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently review and verify school zone speed camera violations.
• Compile supporting evidence, prepare documentation, and provide courtroom testimony for contested cases.
• Conduct periodic spot checks of school zones to ensure proper signage, operation, and visibility.
• Assist community members with questions regarding violations and applicable state code.
• Provide educational guidance and/or clear explanation of legal options to public inquiries, as appropriate.
• Perform other police functions as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: This position will pay $40.00 per hour.

Must be a former police officer with no more than two years separation from previous employment. Must be a US citizen; must have a high school diploma or GED. Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months or a DUI conviction within the past four years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height. No conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors. No conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest plea to, any misdemeanor sex offense or any domestic assault. Must pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Duties

Accurately and efficiently review and verify school zone speed camera violations. Compile supporting evidence, prepare documentation, and provide courtroom testimony for contested cases. Conduct periodic spot checks of school zones to ensure proper signage, operation, and visibility. Assist community members with questions regarding violations and applicable state code. Provide educational guidance and/or clear explanation of legal options to public inquiries, as appropriate. Perform other police functions as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is open until filled (first review to begin August 17, 2026).

Shift

Flexible schedule; 28 hours/week; no overnights or weekends

Work Location

Police

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion