Police Officer (Currently Out-of-State DCJS Certified, Lateral)

Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Police Department

Salary: $55,016.00 – $99,361.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Officers respond to citizen complaints, prepare reports, serve warrants and makes arrests, provide information to the public and departmental units; and performs related work as required. Police officer duties involve a degree of personal risk and exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions that require officers to exercise independent judgement during emergency situations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols in designated geographic patrol districts to preserve law and order, identifies and solves problems, prevents crimes, and improves traffic safety through the enforcement of motor vehicle laws.
  • Partners with community residents, business owners and other City employees to solve problems of crime, safety, and disorder.
  • Responds to calls for service from the community and from radio dispatchers.
  • Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, locates witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, searches & gathers evidence, makes arrests, and serves warrants.
  • Responds to burglar and robbery alarms.
  • Conducts follow-up investigations.
  • Issues summonses for parking and traffic violations.
  • Investigates traffic accidents and writes detailed accidents reports.
  • Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects involved in incidents.
  • Documents incidents in detail and maintains concise police reports and records.
  • Reports unsafe conditions existing in streets or other public facilities.
  • Maintains evidence and other property.
  • Drives and safely operates police vehicles.
  • Operates vehicle in the transportation of prisoners or large recovered or confiscated properties.
  • May provide police escorts when necessary.
  • Directs traffic when necessary.
  • Appears in court to present evidence and testify.
  • Provides information and advice to the public related to laws, ordinances, and crime prevention.
  • Familiarity with Virginia Laws and City ordinances.
  • Familiarity with Charlottesville Police Department rules and regulations.
  • Participates in Community Policing Activities.
  • Participates in mandatory and elective training.
  • Uses computer systems to obtain, track, and report information in the performance of duties.
  • Maintains proficiency with firearms and self-defense.
  • May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise
  • Performs all duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and personal and professional integrity.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Successful completion of field training and one (1) year of probationary period after field training; in-state lateral hires will be 6-month probationary period after field training.
  • Must hold and maintain: Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services; Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN); Certification in firearms proficiency.
  • By employment start date, possession of a valid appropriate driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident alien who, in accordance with the requirements of the USCIS, is eligible and has applied for citizenship (proof is required). Note: an application for waiver of minimum qualifications (citizenship) must obtained and approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
  • Must be able to successfully and satisfactorily pass phases of the screening process, which may include a physical agility test, oral interviews, completion of a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must have also signed a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products on and off duty.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, public administration or related field from an accredited university or college; prior law enforcement, military, or corrections experience; current law enforcement certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia; professional working proficiency, or higher, in a foreign language or American Sign Language; law enforcement related internships.