Police Officer (Certified/Sworn)

Harrisonburg Police Department; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hiring incentive

Excellent benefits package

Hazardous duty benefits via VRS

Resumo da oferta

The Harrisonburg Police Department in Harrisonburg, VA is accepting applications for Police Officers certified through DCJS, the Federal Government, or another state. The role offers a $10,000 hiring incentive and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced hazardous duty benefits through VRS.

The position requires shifting 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) and living within one hour of Harrisonburg.

Qualificações

• Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia DCJS, the Federal Government or another state.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending (DCJS-approved).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record per City policy.

Responsabilidades

• Engage in diverse law enforcement activities and conduct investigations into criminal activities.
• Ensure public safety and provide courtroom testimony.
• Maintain and organize records, prepare detailed reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Certified officer

Physically fit

Citizenship requirement

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree or Military Experience preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hiring Incentive

$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE TO NEW OFFICERS*

The City of Harrisonburg is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in joining the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) who are currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government, or another state. HPD offers a rewarding career plus an excellent benefits package, including enhanced hazardous duty through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Find out more information in the Harrisonburg Police Officer Candidate Information Packet and be sure to come back to this page to apply.

The Police Officer role has a preferred hiring range of $27.40 - $29.80 per hour (equivalent to $56,992 - $61,984 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. As a Police Officer with HPD, you'll engage in diverse law enforcement activities, conduct investigations into criminal activities, ensure public safety, provide courtroom testimony, maintain and organize records, prepare detailed reports, and perform other duties as assigned.

Incentive Details

*$10,000 Hiring Incentive

Date of Hire $5,000

Completion of Initial Period of Employment (12 Months for Certified Police Officers) $5,000

Requirements

• Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government or another state.
• High School Diploma or GED. College Degree or Military Experience, preferred.
• 21 years of age at time of application.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services, if DCJS-approved.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable record per City policy.
• Availability to work 12-hour shifts (currently 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am).
• Must live or be willing to move within a one (1) hour drive of Harrisonburg, VA.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements for this position.

Screening Process

• DMV Driving Record Review;
• Drug Screen;
• Personal History Statement***;
• Criminal Background Investigation, including Social Media Review & Fingerprinting;
• Credit Check;
• Physical Abilities Test;
• Job-Specific Physical;
• Psychological Evaluation; and
• Polygraph.

***Due to the sensitive nature of this position's essential functions, the successful applicants selected for the role will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement. At a later date, more information will be provided to the candidates selected for this step in this process.

Required Documents

• Social Security Card
• Driver's License
• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage/Divorce Documents
• DD214
• Sealed College Transcripts and High School Diploma

If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 540.432.8920 or [e-mail]. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS with Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits, & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.