Police Officer Recruit – Academy Training & Benefits

Charlottesville Police Department; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Retirement options

Gym reimbursement

Continuing education/training

Job summary

Charlottesville Police Department is inviting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Recruits will undergo formal Virginia state-certified police officer training at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy, including classroom, physical fitness and simulation training.

After successful completion, recruits will be sworn in as Police Officers and begin a probationary period with on-the-job field training, under supervision, and may participate in ride-alongs to

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formal academy training to complete Virginia state certified police officer training.
• Under supervision, perform basic law enforcement functions and may participate in ride alongs.
• After academy completion, be sworn in as a Police Officer and begin probation with on-the-job field training.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Charlottesville Police Department is inviting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Recruits will undergo formal Virginia state-certified police officer training at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy, including classroom, physical fitness and simulation training.

After successful completion, recruits will be sworn in as Police Officers and begin a probationary period with on-the-job field training, under supervision, and may participate in ride-alongs to