Police Officer
Salary: $64,466.00 – $108,322.00 Annually
Essential Functions:
- Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City and Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle laws.
- As directed, officer answers calls and complaints involving suspicious and criminal activities, domestic disputes, and other related citizen requests for service.
- Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit
- High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate
- Possession of a valid operator’s license
- Eyesight must meet minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre-employment examination
- U.S. Citizenship required at time of application
- No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions
- Be of good character and reputation
- Have a favorable credit record
- Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens
- Successful completion of the applicant screening process