Police Recruit

City of Winchester; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winchester in Virginia is hiring Police Recruits to join our team and begin a career in law enforcement. Training follows state curricula and results in certification through the Department of Criminal Justice Services, combining classroom, field, and fitness activities.

Successful candidates will complete academy training, participate in physical fitness, and advance through a structured field training program to become certified officers; applicants must meet age and education

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 21+ age requirement.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• DCJS certification process training will be completed after academy.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to become a certified Police Officer.
• Participate in physical fitness training.
• Participate in academy training activities.
• Contribute to a positive training academy environment.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? We're hiring Police Recruits to join our team!

Training is in accordance with curriculums and regulations aligned with the state of Virginia. The academy will include a combination of classroom and hands-on training and physical fitness activities. Complete the field training program and become a fully certified law enforcement officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

• Acquires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a certified Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Participates in physical fitness training
• Participates in training activities in the academy
• Contributes to a positive training academy environment

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Must be 21 years of age.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid and appropriate driver’s license.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.