Police Officer (Certified)

Summary

Police Officer (Certified): Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.Examples of DutiesEnforces 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 & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsMust be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i)Be at least 21 years of ageGraduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Possess a valid Virginia operators licenseIn good physical condition as determined by a physicianHave corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eyeOf good character and reputationHave 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.Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe 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.Full-Time Employee BenefitsHealth Insurance – The Local ChoiceThe Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.Benefit SummariesKey Advantage 250 Benefits SummaryKey Advantage 1000 Benefit SummaryHigh-Deductible Health Plan Benefits SummaryRetirement – Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Basic Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesOptional Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesSupplemental Retirement – Mission Square RetirementWe offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.457 Deferred Compensation PlanRoth IRAPaid Holiday LeaveThe city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).Paid Vacation LeaveYears of ServiceDay(s) EarnedPer MonthMax. AnnualAccrual DaysMax. Days forCarry Forward0 – 5 Years11224Over 5 Years1¼1530Over 10 Years1½1836Over 20 Years1¾2142Paid Sick LeaveAll full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.Compensatory LeaveNon-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group BenefitsEmployees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.Colonial Life ProductsPre-TaxPost Tax:Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Critical IllnessHealth Savings Account (HSA)DisabilityCancerTerm LifeAccidentWhole LifeMedical BridgeStudent Loan Forgiveness ProgramNote: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *Other BenefitsBi-weekly paydayVirginia Credit Union membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)Education/tuition discounts through Liberty UniversityFor additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Police Officer (Certified): Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.Examples of DutiesEnforces 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 & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsMust be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i)Be at least 21 years of ageGraduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Possess a valid Virginia operators licenseIn good physical condition as determined by a physicianHave corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eyeOf good character and reputationHave 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.Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe 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.Full-Time Employee BenefitsHealth Insurance – The Local ChoiceThe Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.Benefit SummariesKey Advantage 250 Benefits SummaryKey Advantage 1000 Benefit SummaryHigh-Deductible Health Plan Benefits SummaryRetirement – Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Basic Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesOptional Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesSupplemental Retirement – Mission Square RetirementWe offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.457 Deferred Compensation PlanRoth IRAPaid Holiday LeaveThe city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).Paid Vacation LeaveYears of ServiceDay(s) EarnedPer MonthMax. AnnualAccrual DaysMax. Days forCarry Forward0 – 5 Years11224Over 5 Years1¼1530Over 10 Years1½1836Over 20 Years1¾2142Paid Sick LeaveAll full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.Compensatory LeaveNon-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group BenefitsEmployees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.Colonial Life ProductsPre-TaxPost Tax:Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Critical IllnessHealth Savings Account (HSA)DisabilityCancerTerm LifeAccidentWhole LifeMedical BridgeStudent Loan Forgiveness ProgramNote: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *Other BenefitsBi-weekly paydayVirginia Credit Union membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)Education/tuition discounts through Liberty UniversityFor additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.#J-18808-Ljbffr