Police Officer - New Recruit (No Certification Needed)

Front Royal Police Department; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS enrollment with Hazardous Duty LE0

Health, vision, dental benefits

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Accident, disability and life ins.

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Front Royal Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Officer vacancy with no required law enforcement background. The role involves protecting the community, high-stakes shifts, and eventual DCJS Certification after attending the police academy.

The department is a full-service agency operating 12-hour shifts, offering benefits including Virginia Retirement System enrollment, health and vision coverage, PTO, holidays, life insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Pass written and physical agility tests.
• Attend the police academy for DCJS Certification after hire.
• Background, polygraph, psychological and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a patrol vehicle on assigned shift and observe for traffic violations and disturbances.
• Respond to radio dispatches and handle calls and complaints.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue citations as needed.
• Serve warrants and make arrests; maintain warrant records.
• Testify in court and provide police escorts; direct traffic and perform checks.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Front Royal Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Officer vacancy with no required law enforcement background. The role involves protecting the community, high-stakes shifts, and eventual DCJS Certification after attending the police academy.

The department is a full-service agency operating 12-hour shifts, offering benefits including Virginia Retirement System enrollment, health and vision coverage, PTO, holidays, life insurance, and tuition assistance.