Police Recruit

About the role

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

Responsibilities

Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division. This community-driven role patrols an assigned district during one of two shifts to enforce the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. May be assigned to various units within the Hampton Police Division.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of a GED.
• College level course work in Police Science or related field of study preferred.
• No prior experience is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at time of application.

Qualifications

• Must pass testing for controlled substances and successfully pass a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.
• This position is non-exempt.
• This position is considered essential personnel therefore must be available for shift work to include nights, weekends and holidays, and must be able to report to duty during times of man made or natural disasters including but not limited to hurricanes and snow storms.

Skills

Integrity, and strong communication skills.

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 starting salary for this position is $58,752.00.

Schedule

May be assigned to various units within the Hampton Police Division. Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment.