Police Officer (Entry Level)

Work Duties

• Patrols assigned area via a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and various other reports on activities and assignments.
• Performs residential and commercial checks for security.
• Provides customer service to the general public.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May have K-9 or other special unit related responsibilities (care, equipment maintenance ,etc).
• May assist with criminal investigations, property and evidence work and arrest-related processing work.
• Interacts with other department members, the criminal justice system, and citizens in general with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Previous experience in law enforcement/criminal justice system is preferred but not required.
• Licenses And/or Certifications: Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures and general knowledge of City, State, and local laws and ordinances.

Skills

• Communication skills, observation and interviewing skills, firearm-handling skills, and basic computer skills.

Abilities

• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and to take quick, appropriate action.

Pay

Starting Salary: $58,334.33

Applicants are also eligible to receive a one-time hiring incentive of $12,000** Some conditions apply, including successful completion of all training standards and requirements.

Benefits

For more information on benefits provided by the City of Hopewell, please visit the link below: https://hopewellva.gov/202/Benefits-Plans

Required Questions

• Are you at least 20 years old?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have any felony convictions?
• Do you have any convictions that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
• Do you have any misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, larceny, sexual assault or domestic violence?
• Have you illegally used any schedule I, II, or III substances (except marijuana) within the past 4 years?