Police Officer (DCJS Certified)

National Police; Hopewell, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Hopewell, VA is seeking a dedicated law enforcement officer to patrol, investigate, and enforce laws. The role requires responding to dispatches, traffic control, warrants, and court testimony under moderate supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, moderate law enforcement experience, BLET certification, and a valid Virginia driver’s license. The position is on-site with varying shifts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Moderate experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• DCJS BLET certification required upon hire.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area by vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to observe for traffic violations, suspicious activity or disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and other activity reports.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Valid driver’s license

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLET certification (DCJS)

Job description

Salary: $58,334.33 - $68,645.99 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area via a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and various other reports on activities and assignments.
• Performs residential and commercial checks for security.
• Provides customer service to the general public.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May have K-9 or other special unit related responsibilities (care, equipment maintenance, etc).
• May assist with criminal investigations, property and evidence work and arrest-related processing work.
• Interacts with other department members, the criminal justice system, and citizens in general with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Must be able and willing to work varied hours as determined by shift assignment as well as being subject to call-in for special events and emergencies.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is required upon hire.
• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.