Police Patrol Officer jobs in Petersburg, 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 (Non-Certified)
  • City of Colonial Heights, VA
  • Colonial Heights, VA FULL_TIME

  • Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

    Police Officer (Non-Certified)

    SALARY

    $54,000.00 Annually

    LOCATION

    City of Colonial Heights, VA

    JOB TYPE

    Full-time

    JOB NUMBER

    22-24

    DEPARTMENT

    Police

    OPENING DATE

    04/15/2024

    CLOSING DATE

    Continuous

    Description

    All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the
    hiring department for review and consideration.

    ** All required testing will take place this summer/fall by invitation for a January 2025 Academy **

    Police Officer (Non-Certified): The City of Colonial Heights is accepting applications to create an eligibility list. The final candidates must be available to attend a required January 2025 Law Enforcement Academy (6-months), which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.

    Examples of Duties

    • 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.

    Education & Experience

    Minimum Qualifications
    All potential applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • 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.
    • Possess or be eligible to obtain 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.
    • If not already a Virginia Certified Police Officer, ability to successfully complete a department approved Law Enforcement Academy and obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.
    • View more information about Minimum Qualifications for employment with the Colonial Heights Police Department.

    Physical Demands & Work Environment

    The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.
    The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.


    Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.


    The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Agency

    Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

    Address

    PO Box 3401

    Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

    Phone

    804-524-8749

    Website

    http://www.colonialheightsva.gov

    Police Officer (Non-Certified) Supplemental Questionnaire

    QUESTION 1
    Are you currently a certified POLICE OFFICER in Virginia?
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 2
    If you are not a certified Virginia Police Officer, have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled in the Law Enforcement CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy? *NOTE: This does not include the Basic Jailor certification program.
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 3
    Are you at least 21 years of age?
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 4
    Highest level of education?
    High school diploma/GED

    Associates Degree

    Bachelors Degree

    Masters Degree

    QUESTION 5
    How many years of directly related experience do you possess?
    0 - 1

    2 - 3

    4 - 5

    6 - 7

    8 - 9

    10

    QUESTION 6
    Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?
    No Experience

    Limited Experience

    Proficient Experience

    Advanced Experience

    QUESTION 7
    Do you have a valid Virginia driver's license?
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 8
    Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense?
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 9
    If you answered YES, please provide the following: In which State were you charged? What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)? What was the outcome of the criminal offense? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

    QUESTION 10
    Are you available for emergency call outs, on-call duty, overtime and details outside of your regular work schedule?
    Yes

    No

    QUESTION 11
    I understand the annual starting salary for the Police Officer (Non-Certified) position is $54,000?
    Yes

    No


    * Required Question
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Police Officer (Non-Certified)
  • Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
  • Colonial Heights, VA FULL_TIME
  • All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.** All required testing will take place this summer/fall by invitation f...
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Police Officer (Certified)
  • Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
  • Colonial Heights, VA FULL_TIME
  • All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to thehiring department for review and consideration.Police Officer (Certified): Applications are being accepted for the posit...
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Police Officer (Certified)
  • Prince George County, Virginia
  • Prince, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Prince George County Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Certified Police Officer. The Department is seeking VIRGINIA CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ONLY to fil...
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Security Patrol Officer
  • Allied Universal
  • Colonial Heights, VA FULL_TIME
  • Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workpl...
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Police Officer (Certified and Non-Certified)
  • City of Hopewell
  • Hopewell, VA FULL_TIME
  • Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, prepa...
  • 28 Days Ago
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Police Officer (12 Month Register)
  • Department of Defense
  • Richmond, VA
  • Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 10/29/2023. Please see the "...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Unarmed Campus Security Officer
  • ttpster.com
  • Richmond, VA
  • **Unarmed Campus Security Officer** ****Job Description**** RMC Events is seeking qualified individuals to fill numerous...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Armed Security Guard
  • Safety First Security Service LLC
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Guards, patrols, and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, and rule ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Armed / Unarmed Security Officers
  • Certified Security Agency LLC
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Now hiring Armed/Unarmed Security Officer at locations throughout Richmond, Chesterfield...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer (Non-Certified)
  • City of Colonial Heights, VA
  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • Salary: $54,000.00 Annually Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 22-24 Department: Po...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)
  • Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
  • Richmond, VA
  • Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus) Job no: 5006570 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virg...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Chesterfield County, VA
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • Minimum Qualifications Police Recruit Salary is $56,107 until completion of training. Upon completion of field training ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond, VA
  • Recruitment for VCUPD's 50th Basic Academy is now open! VCU is unlike any university you have ever seen. We bring curios...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg is located at 37°12′46″N 77°24′1″W / 37.21278°N 77.40028°W / 37.21278; -77.40028 (37.21295, -77.400417). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60.1 km2), of which 22.9 square miles (59.3 km2) of land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) (1.1%) is water. Petersburg is located on the Appomattox River at the fall line, which marks the area where the Piedmont region (continental bedrock) and the Atlantic coastal plain (unconsolidated sediments) meet. The fall line is typically prominent where a river crosses its rocky boundary, as the...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$57,943 to $67,529
Petersburg, Virginia area prices
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