Police Patrol Officer jobs in Norfolk, VA

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Police Officer - In-State Lateral
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION HERE:  https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/8815

    VA DCJS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED HIRING PROCESS – Are you a law enforcement officer in Virginia ready to take your career to the next level? JOIN OUR TEAM and SKIP OUR FULL ACADEMY!

    VA Experienced Law Enforcement Officers looking for a way to serve & protect the community are presented an abundance of opportunities and unique ways to grow personally and professionally, in service to others. As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you will be provided with uniforms & equipment and receive PAID, world-class training at the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy. You will be granted access to a variety of resources that will not only equip you but also allow you to unlock your full potential.

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: The purpose of the class is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime. The class is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision. This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity.

    TYPICAL TASKS:
    • Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas; maintains contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
    • Responds to calls for police service and responds to crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other incidents; apprehends lawbreakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
    • Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
    • Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
    • Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI or other investigations.
    • Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required; may testify in civil and criminal court proceedings or give depositions.
    • Provides specialized police service when trained and assigned such as K-9, Bicycle Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, or other.
    • May perform administrative or specialized functions when trained and assigned such as administrative support services, property and evidence, field and firearms training, public information, athletics, or other.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 
    Requires a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of the Chesapeake Police Academy, another acceptable Police Academy, or comparable training.

    SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
    Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
    This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis. To accommodate the 24-hour service, this job classification is required to work rotating schedules, which include working weekends and holidays and may involve work over regularly scheduled hours when required by operational necessity.
    • Must be a United States citizen
    • Must submit valid certifications, training records, and other requested documents
    • Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be eligible for re-certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a law enforcement officer under Virginia DCJS guidelines.

    AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
    • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
    • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
    • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
    • Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. · Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years, unless the candidate (i) has completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program, or (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs. Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Police Department.
    • Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    • Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
    • Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.

    An acceptable driving record is determined as the following:
    • No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
    • No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended, or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol-related administrative reason(s).
    • No drug or alcohol-related driving convictions within the past three years.
    • No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
    • Convictions that are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in the disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.

    Preferred Qualifications: Full-service patrol experience

    {Special Instructions to Applicants }

    THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE MOVING ON IN OUR PROCESS! Complete the PHS found at this link- Personal History Statement immediately after applying online. Your PHS should be completed, notarized, and submitted WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS of submitting your online application via one of the two options below:
    • CERTIFIED MAIL – Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive; Chesapeake, VA 23322
    • HAND DELIVERY – Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (CPD HQ) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit; 304 Albemarle Drive; Chesapeake, VA 23322

    The Hand Delivery option is available 24/7/365 via drop box in the CPD HQ lobby.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
    Include COLOR COPIES of the following documents WITH your PHS or submit the COLOR COPIES on the date of your PAT:
    • VA DCJS Basic Law Enforcement Certification
    • Law Enforcement Training Records
    • Valid Driver’s License
    • Vehicle Registration Card
    • Proof of Automobile Insurance
    • Social Security Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • High School Diploma/Transcripts or G.E.D. 
    • CertificateFull Credit Reports from all 3 reporting agencies
    • College Degree or Transcripts (if applicable)
    • Military DD-214 (if applicable)
    • Naturalization Form (if applicable)

    ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING (PAT): You will be contacted to register for a testing date after your online application AND PHS is received. You should be PHYSICALLY PREPARED to complete the PAT within 30 days of applying.

    POLICE OBSTACLE COURSE: A timed 150-yard course that will measure stamina and cardiovascular fitness in the completion of various job-related physical skills. Watch Video!

    FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    Visit: https://flow.page/joincpd
    Email: CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.net
    Call/Text: 757-647-8458 to speak with our Recruiter when available.

    Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
    In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

    YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION HERE:  https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/88 
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Police Officer Trainee (FT)
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Police Officer Trainee (Basic Jailor)
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE Academy
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Police Officer
  • 4S - Silversword Software and Services, LLC
  • Portsmouth, VA FULL_TIME
  • You will serve as a Police Officer in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Naval Support Facility Patuxent River, and Na...
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Police Officer
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Police Officer Agency: VP OF ADMIN AND FINANCE Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time: Additional Detail Job Description:Police Officers perform a wide rang...
  • 1 Day Ago
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Security Officer
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • City/State Virginia Beach, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Department of Defense
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer I
  • City of Virginia Beach, VA
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • DUTIES AS A POLICE OFFICER: Upon completion of training, a police officer enforces state laws and local ordinances and a...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Department of Defense
  • Newport News, VA
  • Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Public Safety Dispatch Trainee
  • City of Hampton, VA
  • Hampton, VA
  • Salary: $41,930.00 - $46,123.00 Annually Location : Hampton, VA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 07950 Departme...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$56,271 to $65,579
Norfolk, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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