CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (NNPD)
Posted 30+ days ago
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (NNPD)
City of Newport News - Virginia (NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER – NNPD What would a typical day on the job be like? What work would I do? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of everyone in our community? As a Certified Police Officer for the Newport News Police Department, you will perform a variety of duties in the areas of law enforcement and crime prevention. You may be assigned to any functional areas- to include patrol, investigations, or administration. This role involves providing public assistance for non-criminal activities like traffic accidents, street hazards and collaborating with the community to address issues. You will also be patrolling and responding to various criminal activities such as homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, narcotics, and juvenile crimes. The job entails pursuing and apprehending suspects, making arrests (which may involve physical restraint or deadly force), interviewing victims and witnesses, protecting crime scenes, and processing suspects. The role also involves administrative duties like preparing court testimony, training, maintaining case files, and completing forms and reports. How much does this position pay? The current starting salary for this position is $52,500.00 annually. How do I apply? If interested in learning more about this opportunity, including position requirements, visit nnva.gov/jobs. What are the qualifications for this position? Police Officer - Requires a minimum of a high school or general diploma and at least one (1) year of credited service as a Police Officer, First Level or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy. Senior Police Officer - Requires five (5) years of credited service as a Police Officer with the City of Newport News or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy. A satisfactory criminal background check and motor vehicle check are required for this position. This position does include additional requirements, please see the position's Job Description for these details. LINK > https://www.nnva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3086/Police-Officer-NNPD Why should I work for the City of Newport News? As an established employer of choice in the Hampton Roads area, the City is also dedicated to maximizing employee potential. Join the City of Newport News and embrace the City’s values of “Commitment, Caring and Collaboration.” What else should I know? The City of Newport News offers a comprehensive benefits package to include a Virginia Retirement System defined benefit and defined contribution plan, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of wellness initiatives. We offer great training programs for new and current employees, competitive pay, and paid time off. APPLY NOW If interested in learning more about this and other opportunities, including position requirements, and to apply visit https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job It is very important that you please add all your work history, education and even applicable volunteer work to the city application when you apply. You can also apply to as many openings that you are interested in. The city makes salary offers based on TOTAL education and experience - not just directly related experience!
Required Qualifications:
What are the qualifications for this position? Police Officer - Requires a minimum of a high school or general diploma and at least one (1) year of credited service as a Police Officer, First Level or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy. Senior Police Officer - Requires five (5) years of credited service as a Police Officer with the City of Newport News or equivalent in accordance with departmental policy. A satisfactory criminal background check and motor vehicle check are required for this position. This position does include additional requirements, please see the position's Job Description for these details. LINK > https://www.nnva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3086/Police-Officer-NNPD