Police Officer I

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers in Stafford, VA seeks a Police Officer candidate who meets state requirements. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with a minimum age and medical standards to be met.

Pre-employment testing and comprehensive background checks are mandatory as part of the selection process. Qualified applicants should have a Four-Year College Degree or equivalent, or directly-related work experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience involving public contact.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meet minimum age and medical standards as established by HR.
• Good character and background essential.
• Pre-employment testing will be required (written exam, background checks, polygraph, interviews, medical exams, drug screen).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-Year College Degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; one year of work experience involving public contact under varying circumstances; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence. Candidates for this class are required to meet the minimum age and medical standards as established by the Human Resources Department. Good character and background are essential requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Four-Year College Degree or equivalent, directly-related work experience.

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment testing to include: Written Examination, Mandatory Orientation, Background Questionnaire, Polygraph Examination, Background Investigation (including credit check), Senior Panel Interview, Police Chief Interview, Psychological Examination, Medical Examination, Drug Screen, and Driver License Check.

FAILURE AT ANY STEP RESULTS IN ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS FOR POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER

False Information

• Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application or screening process, either orally or in writing.

Criminal History

• As an adult, being convicted of a felony crime.
• As an adult, being convicted of any crime felony or misdemeanor involving perjury, false statements or a crime of moral turpitude.
• As an adult, commission of an unreported felony crime during the three year period immediately preceding the date of application.
• Convicted of a crime of domestic violence.
• Recent or ongoing affiliation with, and/or support of, an organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government, or whose professed goals are contrary to the interests of public safety.