Police Officer I

Alexandria Police Department; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Signing bonus

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is seeking entry-level Police Officer candidates who bring integrity, sound judgment, maturity, accountability, and a commitment to professional service. Officers serve a diverse community just minutes from Washington, D.C., while gaining the skills and experience needed for a long-term law enforcement career.

APD offers a starting salary of $75,000 with progression under the City's pay plan, a $5,000 signing bonus, and opportunities in Patrol, Criminal

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED.
• US citizenship as required for law-enforcement officers.
• A valid driver's license issued by the state of residency.
• Meet applicable minimum age requirements and all other qualifications required by Virginia law, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and City/APD standards.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsabilidades

• Patrols assigned areas to deter and detect crime, preserve public order, and enforce criminal and traffic laws.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and makes lawful, timely decisions in changing conditions.
• Secures crime and incident scenes, provides first aid when needed, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, interviews involved persons, and makes arrests when appropriate.
• Investigates traffic crashes and other incidents and takes appropriate enforcement or safety action.
• Prepares clear, accurate reports and maintains evidence and other property in accordance with law and Department policy.
• Testifies in court and works with prosecutors, courts, partner agencies, and other public safety professionals.
• Engages with community members, supports crime prevention and problem-solving efforts, and treats people with dignity and respect.
• Completes required training, maintains certifications and qualifications, and safely uses Department equipment and technology.

Conocimientos

Integrity

Sound judgment

Maturity

Accountability

Professional communication

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Police Officer I

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is seeking entry-level Police Officer candidates who bring integrity, sound judgment, maturity, accountability, and a commitment to professional service. Officers serve a diverse community just minutes from Washington, D.C., while gaining the skills and experience needed for a long-term law enforcement career.

Why APD

• $75,000 starting salary, with salary progression under the City's applicable pay plan and a current top Police Officer salary of $114,552.
• $5,000 entry-level signing bonus, subject to the terms of the offer of employment and applicable service and repayment obligations.
• Career growth and specialized assignment opportunities, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, K-9, Special Operations, Motors, and other assignments.
• City benefits, tuition assistance, and professional training and development.

Overview and Examples of Work

• Patrols assigned areas to deter and detect crime, preserve public order, and enforce criminal and traffic laws.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and makes lawful, timely decisions in changing conditions.
• Secures crime and incident scenes, provides first aid when needed, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, interviews involved persons, and makes arrests when appropriate.
• Investigates traffic crashes and other incidents and takes appropriate enforcement or safety action.
• Prepares clear, accurate reports and maintains evidence and other property in accordance with law and Department policy.
• Testifies in court and works with prosecutors, courts, partner agencies, and other public safety professionals.
• Engages with community members, supports crime prevention and problem-solving efforts, and treats people with dignity and respect.
• Completes required training, maintains certifications and qualifications, and safely uses Department equipment and technology.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• United States citizenship, as required by Virginia law for law-enforcement officers.
• A valid driver's license issued by the state of your residence.
• Meet applicable minimum age requirements and all other qualifications required by Virginia law, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and City/APD standards.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent, directly related work experience.

Professional Standards and Applicant Suitability

Police officers hold positions of significant public trust. Applicants must demonstrate the personal and professional qualities necessary to exercise police authority responsibly, including honesty, integrity, sound judgment, maturity, self-control, reliability, accountability, respectful communication, and professionalism.

Assessment of these qualities will be based on job-related information obtained during the selection process and applied consistently with applicable law and City/APD policy.APD evaluates the totality of an applicant's conduct and background for job-related suitability. Information may be considered even when it is not an automatic disqualifier or a criminal offense. Job-related concerns may include, but are not limited to:

• Dishonesty, lack of candor, material omissions, or misrepresentation.
• Poor judgment, unsafe decision-making, or a pattern of irresponsible conduct.
• Failure to accept responsibility or demonstrate accountability for past conduct.
• Conduct showing a lack of maturity, self-control, reliability, or appropriate interpersonal behavior.
• Unprofessional, disrespectful, discriminatory, retaliatory, or harassing conduct.
• Failure or unwillingness to follow lawful instructions, policies, rules, and established procedures.
• Other conduct that is job-related and inconsistent with the duties, standards, or public trust associated with service as an Alexandria Police Officer.

Applicants are expected to provide complete and accurate information, respond to requests, meet required deadlines, cooperate fully with the selection process, and promptly report material changes in information or circumstances relevant to eligibility. Failure to do so may result in removal from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer, consistent with applicable law and City/APD policy.

Hiring and Selection Process

• Application and initial qualification screening
• Mandatory Orientation/New Officer Assessment and Background Questionnaire
• Pre-employment drug screen and driver's license check
• Initial polygraph examination
• Background investigation, including applicable records and credit review, and panel interview or other job-related assessment
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Completion of any remaining background requirements.
• Interview with the Chief of Police or designee

Failure to successfully complete any required step, meet applicable employment standards, provide requested information, or cooperate with the process may result in removal from consideration or withdrawal of an offer. In some circumstances, employment may begin while an approved requirement remains pending; any outstanding requirement remains a condition of continued employment.

Disqualification Standards

Certain conditions are disqualifying under applicable law or APD standards. Other conduct