Part-time Certified Police Officer/Detective

Job Summary

$35 / hour or higher DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits
Performs responsible/experienced/advanced/high level protective service work enforcing state and local laws, responding to calls for service, maintaining visibility for crime deterrence as well as accessibility, performing patrol duties and tasks related to the protection of life, property, enforcing laws, and conducting investigations according to departmental policies and with minimal supervision. Work involves risk, hazardous exposure, and personal danger. Part-time Position: 30 hours/week
Salary: Starts at $35/hour DOQ

Responsibilities

• Sworn law enforcement officer status to maintain public peace, protect life and property, enforce laws and conduct investigations according to departmental policies and with minimal supervision.
• Investigates complex incidents or criminal acts, including conducting surveillance, interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses, collecting and identifying evidence and property, seizing contraband and/or evidence, protecting crime scenes, and investigating traffic crashes.
• Apprehends and arrests suspects, using weapons when necessary; obtains, verifies and executes arrest warrants; conducts high risk felony vehicle stops; detains, searches, arrests and handcuffs persons, as required; subdues and disarms resisting or attacking persons; transports and handles prisoners.
• Prepares for and gives legal testimony; appears in court as a designated investigating officer.
• Assists and advises junior patrol officers with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Lieutenant/Sergeant; ensures that all calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Officer, Instructor, SWAT, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in related field preferred.
• Must meet all minimum qualifications per Virginia Code 15.2-1705.
• Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at completion of Police Academy.
• Possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police.
• Not have been convicted of Class 1 or 2 misdemeanors within previous 5 years.
• Not have committed undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
• Not have a history of illegal drug or substance use is strongly preferred, with no use within previous 3 years.
• Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Not have had a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge from the military.
• Not have visible tattoos that cannot be covered by long-sleeve formal uniform attire to include neck and hand tattoos.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Part-time Position: 30 hours/week

Pay

Salary: Starts at $35/hour DOQ

Schedule

Part-time Position: 30 hours/week