Certified Police Officer - Detective

About the role

The City of Hampton seeks experienced and driven law enforcement professionals to join the Hampton Police Division as a Certified Detective. This role involves conducting in-depth criminal investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth criminal investigations
• Gathers and analyzes evidence
• Interviews witnesses and suspects
• Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies
• Works with other police personnel in conducting searches, surveillance, and arrests
• Enforces laws and ordinances of the City of Hampton and the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints
• Provides assistance to other police personnel upon request
• Completes detailed follow-up investigations
• Brings cases to a logical and correct conclusion
• Aids in the prosecution of cases
• Furnishes case reports to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
• Communicates with the public about laws and ordinances
• Ensures case reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with police division requirements
• Trains police officers temporarily assigned to Investigative Services
• Counsels individuals, youths, parents, and guardians on various matters related to cases being investigated

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED equivalent
• Specialized courses/training equivalent to one year of college in Police Science or related field of study preferred
• At least 21 years of age
• Current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.3
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driver's record based on City of Hampton's criteria
• Pass City physical examination, background investigation (including polygraph examination), and physical agility examination

Qualifications

• Proven ability to positively interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to function in stressful situations and exercise good judgment under potentially volatile conditions
• Ability to read and understand laws, policies, rules, and regulations and follow written and oral directions
• Highly motivated, self-supervising, and able to adopt a flexible work schedule

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to justice and public safety

Benefits

Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 40 hours per week, but may require overtime and rotation to other patrol officer positions within the Division.