Police Officer Recruit

About the role

The City of Charlottesville seeks to hire a Police Officer to join their team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position offering excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance, retirement options, gym reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives formal training at the Police Academy.
• Completes courses and training in physical fitness, criminal and traffic laws, search and seizure, first aid/CPR, and various other topics.
• Assists with traffic control, general investigations, crime prevention, communications, first aid, crime scene investigation procedures, and fingerprinting.
• Becomes familiar with Virginia Laws and City ordinances.
• Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department rules and regulations.
• Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department computer systems.
• Engages in emergency vehicle operations training and firearm familiarization courses.
• Attends mandatory and elective trainings.
• May be required to report to work on scheduled days off or return to work in emergencies.
• Performs duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• At least 20 years old at time of application and 21 years old by police academy graduation.
• A valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date.
• US citizenship or permanent resident alien status with eligibility for citizenship.
• Passes all phases of the screening process, including written exam, physical agility test, oral interviews, background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Successfully completes the police academy and field training.
• Obtains and maintains certifications as a Law Enforcement Officer, Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN) Certification, and Firearms Proficiency.
• Signs a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of tobacco use.
• No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence, sex offenses, or crimes involving moral turpitude.
• No DUI or Hit & Run convictions in the past 3 years.
• No illegal use or misuse of prescription drugs in the last 3 years.
• No experimental use of controlled substances within the last 5 years.
• No dealing of controlled substances.
• No military dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
• No criminal investigation or pending criminal charges.
• No previous revocation or denial of certification as Police Officer or suspension of certified status.
• No body art, tattoos, or modifications that violate departmental policy.
• Ability to pass vision, hearing, and smell tests.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, public administration, or related field.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or corrections experience.
• Professional working proficiency in a foreign language or American Sign Language.
• Law enforcement related internships.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance, retirement options, gym reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Schedule

Flexible shift hours, including holidays, nights, and weekends; sometimes remaining on assignments for prolonged periods. Subject to emergency calls.

Pay

Typical hiring amount is $27.25 an hour ($56,680.00 annually).

Physical Demands

• Extensive walking, standing, and running.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Working in stressful and sometimes life-threatening conditions.
• Pursuing and arresting aggressive/hostile suspects.
• Physically searching suspects.
• Performing rescues from potentially hazardous environments.
• Performing CPR and first aid procedures.
• Controlling crowds.
• Operating a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions.
• Carrying and demonstrating proficiency with firearms.
• Qualifying annually with firearm and other less-lethal weapons.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.