Police Officer Entry Level

Manassas, VA
Manassas Police Department

Salary: $64,500.80 Annually.

Position Summary:

Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions at the Manassas City Police Department. After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 20-week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws.
  • Conducts criminal investigations, patrols assigned area and assists in emergency situations.
  • Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony.
  • Speaks with, and interacts with citizens to establish rapport and trust.
  • Establishes probable cause, issues summons, completes criminal complaints, and testifies to Magistrate during probable cause hearings for adult custodial arrests.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of issued or assigned equipment to include: issued firearm, ASP, Taser, OC, PBT, camera, patrol rifle, mobile date terminal, less-than-lethal munitions, body worn cameras and patrol shield.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED; Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet the minimum requirements set forth by 15.2-1705 of the Code of Virginia.
  • Must successfully complete required law enforcement training.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation, poly, physical/medical, drug test, and psych exam.