POLICE OFFICER

Summary

Certified Police OfficerWest Point Police Department, an Accredited Agency located within the Town of West Point, Virginia, population 3300+ is seeking applicants for the position of Certified Police Officer. Applicants must be certified by Virginia DCJS.Applicants must be 21 years of age. Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification required; criminal background and DMV history required. Physical examination to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation will also be required. Position is permanent and full-time while working during a probationary period. Position may be a night shift position.Full benefits package to also include the VRS Hazardous Duty Supplement.Hiring Range: $54859.89 - $60345.89 DOQ/DOEJob SummaryPolice Officer enforces local, state and federal laws. Protects lives and property through reactive and proactive activities, thereby protecting and improving the quality of life within the community.Essential FunctionsPatrols assigned area looking for suspicious activity, crimes and emergenciesAssesses the situation and takes appropriate action as necessaryTalks with community groups, residential and business organizations, and members of the public to develop relationships and to provide visible security to deter crimeConducts property, business and welfare checksEnforces state and local traffic laws and regulationsResponds to traffic accidents and writes reports as necessary in accordance with state and local lawsCooperates with other law enforcement agencies to establish mutual assistanceResponds to domestic and non-domestic incidentsResponsible for making arrests, fingerprints and transfer of subject to multiple locationsCollects and stores evidence in accordance with established policies and proceduresAssists in various phases of criminal investigations including interviewing witnesses, pursuing leads, apprehending and questioning suspectsWorks with Commonwealth Attorney to review facts and evidence; testifies in courtResponsible for complete case files sent to the Commonwealth AttorneyPatrols school functions and provides security at community eventsReports hazards that endanger public safety to supervisor and appropriate departmentsResponds to a variety of complaints and requests for assistance from the public and provides advice and assistanceMaintains police duty gear, weapons, vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working condition and cleanlinessPrepares and files written reports and associated paperwork as required in conjunction with these tasksEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Prior police or military experience preferred. Compliance with requirements of Code of Virginia Section 15.2 – 1705 as amended is required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic police equipment including qualification with lethal and non-lethal weaponsKnowledge of Virginia Criminal Code, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Criminal Procedures Law, Alcohol Beverage Control Law, and local regulations and ordinancesKnowledge of policy and procedures as approved by the Chief of PoliceKnowledge of local resources to assist the publicKnowledge of the geography, buildings and facilities in the communitySkill in the application of self-defense techniquesAbility to interrogate and interviewAbility to deal courteously and effectively with the publicAbility to remain calm, analyze and react swiftly in situations involving high stress and dangerAbility to follow orders, standard operating procedures, and established protocolsLicenses or CertificationsValid operator's license; upon appointment and thereafter, a valid Virginia Operators license. Law Enforcement Officer Certification from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services with recertification as required by DCJS. Qualified with firearms. Completion of additional training as needed to maintain current certifications, understand changes in laws and regulations, and learn specialized services (for example, radar certification, first aid training).

Job Description

Certified Police OfficerWest Point Police Department, an Accredited Agency located within the Town of West Point, Virginia, population 3300+ is seeking applicants for the position of Certified Police Officer. Applicants must be certified by Virginia DCJS.Applicants must be 21 years of age. Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification required; criminal background and DMV history required. Physical examination to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation will also be required. Position is permanent and full-time while working during a probationary period. Position may be a night shift position.Full benefits package to also include the VRS Hazardous Duty Supplement.Hiring Range: $54859.89 - $60345.89 DOQ/DOEJob SummaryPolice Officer enforces local, state and federal laws. Protects lives and property through reactive and proactive activities, thereby protecting and improving the quality of life within the community.Essential FunctionsPatrols assigned area looking for suspicious activity, crimes and emergenciesAssesses the situation and takes appropriate action as necessaryTalks with community groups, residential and business organizations, and members of the public to develop relationships and to provide visible security to deter crimeConducts property, business and welfare checksEnforces state and local traffic laws and regulationsResponds to traffic accidents and writes reports as necessary in accordance with state and local lawsCooperates with other law enforcement agencies to establish mutual assistanceResponds to domestic and non-domestic incidentsResponsible for making arrests, fingerprints and transfer of subject to multiple locationsCollects and stores evidence in accordance with established policies and proceduresAssists in various phases of criminal investigations including interviewing witnesses, pursuing leads, apprehending and questioning suspectsWorks with Commonwealth Attorney to review facts and evidence; testifies in courtResponsible for complete case files sent to the Commonwealth AttorneyPatrols school functions and provides security at community eventsReports hazards that endanger public safety to supervisor and appropriate departmentsResponds to a variety of complaints and requests for assistance from the public and provides advice and assistanceMaintains police duty gear, weapons, vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working condition and cleanlinessPrepares and files written reports and associated paperwork as required in conjunction with these tasksEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Prior police or military experience preferred. Compliance with requirements of Code of Virginia Section 15.2 – 1705 as amended is required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic police equipment including qualification with lethal and non-lethal weaponsKnowledge of Virginia Criminal Code, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Criminal Procedures Law, Alcohol Beverage Control Law, and local regulations and ordinancesKnowledge of policy and procedures as approved by the Chief of PoliceKnowledge of local resources to assist the publicKnowledge of the geography, buildings and facilities in the communitySkill in the application of self-defense techniquesAbility to interrogate and interviewAbility to deal courteously and effectively with the publicAbility to remain calm, analyze and react swiftly in situations involving high stress and dangerAbility to follow orders, standard operating procedures, and established protocolsLicenses or CertificationsValid operator's license; upon appointment and thereafter, a valid Virginia Operators license. Law Enforcement Officer Certification from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services with recertification as required by DCJS. Qualified with firearms. Completion of additional training as needed to maintain current certifications, understand changes in laws and regulations, and learn specialized services (for example, radar certification, first aid training).