Police Officer (Certified)

Colonial Heights, VA
Colonial Heights Police Department

Salary: $54,540.00 – $80,160.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Testifies in court.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess 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.
• Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.