Police Officer (Certified)

City of Colonial Heights (Contract); Colonial Heights (VA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Compensatory Leave

Zusammenfassung

City of Colonial Heights (Contract) is seeking a Certified Police Officer (Virginia certified or CPREP-eligible) to enforce laws, respond to emergencies, and conduct investigations. The role requires a strong commitment to public safety and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Applicants must be US citizens, at least 21, physically fit, and able to pass the extensive police selection process including background checks, polygraph, and drug tests. Competitive benefits available for full-time staff.

Qualifikationen

• Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or CPREP eligible.
• U.S. citizen per VA code requirements.
• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED; college coursework in criminal justice desirable but not required.
• At least 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Virginia operator's license.
• Physically fit as determined by a physician; 20/20 vision in each eye.
• Good character; no felony convictions or disqualifying offenses in VA.
• Able to pass all phases of the police selection process (written, agility, background, polygraph, psych, medical, drug).
• Ability to obtain required public safety certifications within time frame.

Aufgaben

• Enforces the law, 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.

Kenntnisse

VA Police Officer Certification

CPREP eligibility

US citizen

21+ years

Virginia driver license

Physically fit

Vision 20/20

Good character

Felony restriction

Pre-employment screening

Certifications obtainable

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice coursework desirable

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.

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].