Certified Law Enforcement Officer

2 weeks ago


Chesterfield, United States Chesterfield County, VA Full time

Compensation: Based on Experience

Location: Chesterfield, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Police

Minimum Requirements

IMPORTANT: Salary will be determined based on qualifications. Candidates must hold a valid Virginia law enforcement certification or have relinquished their certification within the last two years prior to hiring. A minimum of one year of continuous sworn service is required after completing a field training program. Candidates must have departed from their previous agency in good standing to be eligible.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; be a US citizen; and successfully complete a physical agility assessment. A valid Virginia driver's license is required, with no more than six demerit points in the past year; candidates must have binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight must be proportionate to height; and there should be no felony convictions or habitual misdemeanors. Additionally, candidates must not have any convictions or guilty pleas related to:

misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, including petty theft; any sexual offense; or domestic violence; and must pass a thorough background check, which includes a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical assessment, and drug screening.

Pre-certified officers will undergo a condensed 14-week academy program and will receive comprehensive field training to ensure integration and understanding of Chesterfield County Police Department's philosophy, policies, and procedures.


This role is classified as Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana is prohibited for this position. Candidates will undergo pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and verification of education/degrees.

This position requires working in high-security environments governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy," necessitating a more rigorous criminal background check.


Responsibilities
Operate a designated patrol vehicle; monitor assigned areas for traffic and criminal infractions; respond to community calls, concerns, and inquiries; conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects; prepare comprehensive police documentation; make arrests; provide testimony in court; engage with community organizations; and perform various police patrol functions as required.

IMPORTANT:
Upon submission and processing of your application, the Police Personnel Division will reach out to you.

If you do not receive communication within a week, please contact the Chesterfield County Police Personnel Division. Selected candidates will receive a salary aligned with that of an incumbent Chesterfield County police officer with similar years of service, based on their association with a historical Chesterfield Basic Police Academy Class, which will determine their placement on the department's step-based Public Safety Pay Plan (PSPP).

Additionally, candidates may be compensated for their previous personal and professional development, including:
educational achievements, experience, training, assignments, and other accomplishments.

Shift Details
Permanent Shifts

Work Environment
Police Department

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Dedicated to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view.

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