Police Officer - DCJS Certified

Town of Front Royal; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia State Retirement with LEOS

Deferred Compensation options

Health insurance & additional cover

Paid time off

Shift differential pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Town of Front Royal Police Department is seeking Virginia DCJS certified police officers for 12-hour shifts with an average of 13 days per month. The minimum pay for certified officers with at least 2 years’ experience is $57,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and certifications.

Benefits include Virginia State Retirement with the Hazardous Duty LEOS supplement, deferred compensation options, health and other insurances, substantial PTO, shift differential pay, and tuition

Qualifications

• Virginia DCJS certified officer required.
• Criminal background, polygraph, psych, and drug screening successful.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify criminal activity and offenders, make arrests when appropriate.
• Enforce laws and provide assistance during emergencies.
• Participate in court proceedings as required.

Skills

Communicate clearly

Prioritize tasks

Organized & multitask

Use of firearms

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Virginia Certified / Lateral Police Officer applicants ONLY. VRS Multiplier 1.85%

The Front Royal Police Department is seeking dedicated and committed Virginia DCJS certified officers. The department has 12-hour permanent shifts resulting in working an average of 13 days per month. The minimum pay for certified officers with a minimum of 2 years' experience is $57,000 annually; negotiable dependent upon experience, qualifications and certifications. The department is a full-service department. Benefits include Virginia State Retirement with the Hazardous Duty (LEOS) supplement, Deferred Compensation options, health, wellness and supplemental insurances, substantial paid time off, shift differential pay, and tuition assistance benefits.

Police Officers play a vital role in maintaining public safety and enforcing the law within the community. This position is committed to upholding justice, protecting citizens, and providing assistance during emergencies. Police Officers identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a physical and drug screening prior to appointment.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED


• Experience: Virginia DCJS Certified Law Enforcement Officer


• Valid Drivers License

Knowledge

• Fundamental principles of police techniques


• Federal, state, and local laws


• Police investigative techniques


• Geography of the town and location of important buildings

Skills

• Communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing


• Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner


• Be organized and capable of multi-tasking


• Use of firearms

Abilities

• Deal with both juveniles and adults


• Analyze evidence collected at various scenes


• Question suspects with tact and respect


• Establish working relationships with other employees

Work Environment

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.


• The officer may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.


• This role requires a proactive approach to public service, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must be prepared for the physical demands of the job and possess a commitment to ethical conduct in all interactions.

Physical Demands

• Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards, to include: See well enough to drive vehicles under emergency conditions, make valid identifications, use firearms, detect hazardous situations, write legible reports; hear and speak well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person over incident noise, and be alert to situations of danger; bodily mobility to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods, stamina and endurance necessary in the apprehension of combative suspects, use of hands and fingers to write and type reports, utilize safety gear, and drive vehicles under emergency conditions; ability to distinguish hazardous odors; ability to lift equipment as necessary.


• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.