Police Officer (Entry Level)

Summary

Job Title

Employer: City of Hopewell

Salary: $58,334.33 Annually

Location: 300 N Main St, Hopewell, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: POL070225

Department: Police

Opening Date: 07/02/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision. Starting Salary: 58,334.33 Applicants are also eligible to receive a one-time hiring incentive of $12,000 Some conditions apply, including successful completion of all training standards and requirements.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned area via a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and various other reports on activities and assignments.
• Performs residential and commercial checks for security.
• Provides customer service to the general public.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May have K-9 or other special unit related responsibilities (care, equipment maintenance,etc).
• May assist with criminal investigations, property and evidence work and arrest-related processing work.
• Interacts with other department members, the criminal justice system, and citizens in general with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Must be able and willing to work varied hours as determined by shift assignment as well as being subject to call-in for special events and emergencies.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in law enforcement/criminal justice system is preferred but not required.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures and general knowledge of City, State, and local laws and ordinances.

Skills:

• Communication skills, observation and interviewing skills, firearm-handling skills, and basic computer skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and to take quick, appropriate action.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dangerous situations or people.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, running, jumping, crawling, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, and depth perception.
• Typical minimum weight handled: up to 20 lbs. May occasionally handle 75 lbs. or more with the help of others.

Job Description

Job Title

Employer: City of Hopewell

Salary: $58,334.33 Annually

Location: 300 N Main St, Hopewell, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: POL070225

Department: Police

Opening Date: 07/02/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision. Starting Salary: 58,334.33 Applicants are also eligible to receive a one-time hiring incentive of $12,000 Some conditions apply, including successful completion of all training standards and requirements.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned area via a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and various other reports on activities and assignments.
• Performs residential and commercial checks for security.
• Provides customer service to the general public.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May have K-9 or other special unit related responsibilities (care, equipment maintenance,etc).
• May assist with criminal investigations, property and evidence work and arrest-related processing work.
• Interacts with other department members, the criminal justice system, and citizens in general with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Must be able and willing to work varied hours as determined by shift assignment as well as being subject to call-in for special events and emergencies.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in law enforcement/criminal justice system is preferred but not required.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures and general knowledge of City, State, and local laws and ordinances.

Skills:

• Communication skills, observation and interviewing skills, firearm-handling skills, and basic computer skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and to take quick, appropriate action.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dangerous situations or people.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, running, jumping, crawling, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, and depth perception.
• Typical minimum weight handled: up to 20 lbs. May occasionally handle 75 lbs. or more with the help of others.