Police Officer (Certified)

Colonial Heights, City of (VA); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Anthem)

Virginia Retirement System

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Colonial Heights Police Department in Virginia is seeking a Certified Police Officer. Applicants must be Virginia-certified or eligible through the CPREP program and meet stringent health, background, and fitness standards.

The role covers law enforcement, investigations, traffic control, patrols, warrants, reports, and public safety duties requiring integrity and physical stamina. Minimum qualifications include US citizenship, 21+ years old, high school diploma or GED, and a clean record with

Qualifications

• Must be Virginia-certified or eligible through CPREP program.
• Citizen of the United States (VA Code 15.2-1705).
• Minimum age 21 years.
• High school diploma or GED; college coursework desirable.
• At least 3 years related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Virginia operator's license.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Vision 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Good character and reputation.
• No felony conviction or equivalent.
• Passing pre-employment drug screening required.
• Must successfully complete all phases of police selection process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Virginia certification

U.S. citizenship

21+ years old

HS diploma or GED

3+ years experience

VA operator's license

physical fitness

20/20 vision

good character

no felony

drug screening

polygraph & exams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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.

• 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.

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.

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.