Police Officer Trainee

4 days ago

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States City of Chesapeake Full time
Job Description

Overview

The City of Chesapeake Police Department is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Police Officer Trainee. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our community members.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine patrols in residential and business areas, maintaining contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
  • Respond to calls for police service, including crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, and other incidents, apprehending lawbreakers as necessary.
  • Provide information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
  • Maintain the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
  • Provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigating traffic accidents, enforcing traffic violations, and promoting vehicular and pedestrian safety.
  • Issue civil or legal documents, such as traffic citations, and prepare written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
  • Attend training meetings, in-service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.

Benefits

  • Take-home vehicle for personal and official use.
  • Uniforms and equipment provided.
  • Free 24/7 access to 7 private Chesapeake PD gyms.
  • Paid specialized training opportunities (in-house and out-of-town).
  • Paid military leave (up to 168 hours per year).
  • Paid annual leave (up to 288 hours per year).
  • Paid sick leave (up to 96 hours per year).
  • Funeral leave (up to 3 days for the death of certain family members).
  • Family and medical leave (time off for the birth or adoption of a child, a serious health condition, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition).
  • The City observes the same paid holidays and additional time off as the State of Virginia.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Virginia retirement system plan.
  • Deferred compensation.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Long-term care insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Dependent care flexible spending account.
  • Medical care flexible spending account.
  • Health savings account.
  • Legal service plan.
  • Additional optional life insurance.
  • Additional optional long-term care insurance.

Requirements

  • Requires high school diploma or GED.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with the.
  • Special skills or equipment certification will be required.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (may apply at 20+ years of age).

Automatic Disqualifying Factors

  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
  • Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative.
  • Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years.
  • Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service.
  • Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process.
  • Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Empathy and sensitivity: ability to empathize and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding in challenging situations.
  • Effective communicator: exceptional communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation, enabling positive interactions with diverse community members and fostering trust and collaboration within the team.
  • Multilingual skills: proficiency in a second language commonly spoken in our diverse community, empowering effective communication with a broader range of residents.
  • Community engagement: prior experience or involvement in community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, or volunteer work.
  • Professional development: eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on providing fair and impartial police services.
  • Collaborative team player: strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing positively to a diverse team environment.
  • Physical fitness: willingness to improve physical fitness and stamina, ensuring the ability to effectively perform law enforcement duties and maintain safety for oneself and others, regardless of gender.

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