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Police Officer Recruit

City of Colonial Heights (Contract) · Colonial Heights, VA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$57k/yrFull-time

About the role

The City of Colonial Heights is now accepting applications for the January 2027 Crater Criminal Justice Academy. The final candidates must be available to attend a required Law Enforcement Academy (6-months) in January 2027, which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.

Responsibilities

  • Enforces the law, criminal investigations, traffic regulation and control.
  • Provides emergency and other services.
  • Responds to and investigates criminal activity.
  • Performs patrol duties.
  • Responds to calls for service.
  • Serves warrants and assists in civil matters.
  • Develops, distributes, and files reports.
  • Operates electronic equipment in the enforcement of traffic laws.
  • Testsifies in court.
  • Addresses public inquiries.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i).
  • Must be 21 years of age prior to completing academy.
  • Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.
  • Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Virginia operators license.
  • In good physical condition as determined by a physician.
  • Have corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eye.
  • Of good character and reputation.
  • Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia (VA Code 15.2-1705 section vii).
  • Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening (VA Code 15.2-1705 section viii).
  • Successfully pass all phases of our police selection process, which will include a written examination, physical agility test, extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, medical and drug screening.
  • If not already a Virginia Certified Police Officer, ability to successfully complete a department approved Law Enforcement Academy and obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.

Qualifications

  • View more information about Minimum Qualifications for employment with the Colonial Heights Police Department.

Skills

  • None specified

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Anthem)
  • Virginia Retirement System
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability coverage
  • This is a full-time position with 14 paid holidays each year.

Pay

The annual salary for the Police Officer Recruit position is $56,585.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

Other Benefits

  • Bi-weekly payday
  • Virginia Credit Union membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
  • VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
  • Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

Required Question

Are you currently a certified POLICE OFFICER in Virginia?

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