Police Cadet Trainee

This is a training position within the Police Division of the City of Hampton, VA. The Police Cadet will receive training and development in various functions of the Police Division, with the goal of becoming a Police Patrol Officer.

• Perform a wide variety of duties associated with police functions, including directing traffic, maintaining recordkeeping systems, providing dispatcher services, and working as a school crossing guard.
• Learn to make detailed reports and study police procedures, manuals, and directives to understand normal operating requirements and the inter-relationship of various phases of police work.
• Attend training classes within the division to learn new skills and knowledge, and may be scheduled to attend classes outside of the division.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of the GED.
• Ability to be courteous yet firm with the public, and possess the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Good skills of observation and memory, excellent moral character, and good physical condition.
• Must successfully pass a city physical examination, psychological examination, background investigation (to include a polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and have a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age.

• The City of Hampton, VA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, reimbursement accounts, and more.
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• The City observes 11 paid holidays each year, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Christmas Day.
• A tax-deferred retirement plan and after-tax retirement plan are available through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
• Training and career development opportunities are available through the Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) and the City's training programs.