Police Officer (Certified)

City of Colonial Heights (Contract); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Leave

Job summary

City of Colonial Heights is recruiting a Certified Police Officer in Virginia. Candidates must be Virginia-certified or CPREP-eligible, with 21+ years, a high school diploma/GED, and a valid VA driver’s license. The role involves enforcing laws, investigations, patrols, courts testimony, and public safety duties.

Major benefits include health insurance, Virginia Retirement System, life and disability coverage. This is a full-time position with generous paid holidays and leave accrual.

Qualifications

• Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through CPREP at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
• Be a citizen of the United States (VA Code 15.2-1705 i)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED; college coursework in criminal justice desirable but not required.
• At least 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Virginia operator's license
• In good physical condition as determined by a physician
• Have 20/20 or better vision in each eye
• Not have felony conviction or guilty/plea to a qualifying offense
• Not have a positive pre-employment drug screening
• Pass all phases of the police selection process
• Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications
• View more information about minimum qualifications for Colonial Heights Police Department

Responsibilities

• Enforces the law, criminal investigations, traffic regulation and control.
• Provides emergency and other services.
• Responds to and investigates criminal activity.
• Performs patrol duties.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Serves warrants and assists in civil matters.
• Develops, distributes, and files reports.
• Operates electronic equipment for traffic enforcement.
• Testifies in court.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Police Officer

CPREP program

Physical fitness

Legal knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the
hiring department for review and consideration.

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the
hiring department for review and consideration.

Police Officer (Certified): Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.

Examples of Duties

• Enforces the law, criminal investigations, traffic regulation and control.
• Provides emergency and other services.
• Responds to and investigates criminal activity.
• Performs patrol duties.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Serves warrants and assists in civil matters.
• Develops, distributes, and files reports.
• Operates electronic equipment in the enforcement of traffic laws.
• Testifies in court.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

All potential applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Virginia operators license
• In good physical condition as determined by a physician
• Have corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eye
• Of good character and reputation
• Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia (VA Code 15.2-1705 section vii)
• Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening (VA Code 15.2-1705 section viii)
• Successfully pass all phases of our police selection process, which will include a written examination, physical agility test, extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, medical and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.
• View more information about Minimum Qualifications for employment with the Colonial Heights Police Department.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave
Years of Service
Day(s) Earned
Per Month
Max. Annual
Accrual Days
Max. Days for
Carry Forward
0 - 5 Years
1
12
24
Over 5 Years
1¼
15
30
Over 10 Years
1½
18
36
Over 20 Years
1¾
21
42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Critical Illness
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Disability
Cancer
Term Life
Accident
Whole Life
Medical Bridge
Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at [phone].

01
You understand that this position recruitment is "ONLY" open to individuals that hold a "CURRENT" Police Officer certification through the Department of Virginia Criminal Justice Services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Are you a "CURRENT" Certified Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled the Law Enforcement CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy? *NOTE: This does not include the Basic Jailor certification program.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04
Highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

05
How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

• 0 - 1
• 2 - 3
• 4 - 5
• 6 - 7
• 8 - 9
• 10+

06
Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Proficient Experience
• Advanced Experience

07
Do you have a valid Virginia driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08
Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered YES, please provide the following: In which State were you charged? What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)? What was the outcome of the criminal offense? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

10
Are you available for emergency call outs, on-call duty, overtime and details outside of your regular work schedule?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question