Police Officer (Entry Level)

National Police; Hopewell, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a dedicated officer to perform intermediate protective service duties. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, preparing reports, maintaining records, and testifying in court, with work performed under moderate supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to meet training and education requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Report writing

Court testimony

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $58,334.33 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.
• Previous experience in law enforcement/criminal justice system is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.