Job Duties:
The Virginia Beach Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Virginia and offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Our Patrol Aide program is a steppingstone for those individuals exploring a career in law enforcement. They provide valuable services to the Virginia Beach Police Department in a non-enforcement role.
Tasks include:
· Assisting at crash scenes by directing traffic and helping safely secure the scenes; assisting citizens with disabled vehicles; assisting with parking enforcement throughout the city; processing abandoned vehicles and found property with no investigative value.
· Assisting in monitoring the security camera system for the resort area to proactively identify activity or behavior which necessitates police response, crowd monitoring, observing calls for service to provide additional information to responding units, etc.
· Assisting with traffic and pedestrian direction at public schools and special events throughout the City.
· Assisting with community engagement and other activities at the oceanfront.
· Assisting with administrative tasks at police facilities, such as answering telephones, processing paperwork, and conducting checks of criminal records.
This is not an exhaustive listing of duties. Patrol Aides may serve in other roles, such as assisting the precinct automotive officer; assisting detectives with case management; assisting with the processing/disposal of property and evidence; and other similar work functions designed to afford Patrol Aides with a holistic understanding of the workings of a law enforcement agency.
Additionally, Patrol Aides will engage in developmental activities in preparation for becoming a sworn police officer within the department. Examples of developmental activities include participating in a ride along with uniformed patrol, Forensics, or Animal Enforcement; observing operations in the emergency communications center (ECCS); observing officers in court; participating in academy training on constitutional law or other topics of interest; participating in the academy physical training program, including engaging in calisthenics, weight training, plyometric training, aerobic/anaerobic training, etc.; serving as a role player in scenario training; and completing First Aid training, VCIN certification and other relevant training.
Hours
Patrol Aides work an average of 28 hours/week year-round. Shiftwork, including evening/midnight hours, weekends and holidays is required. Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational need. Every effort will be made to provide notice, when possible.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please consider these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years. Conviction of domestic assault. Conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
Official City Job Description:
There is no official City job description for this position.
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
There is no official City job description for this position.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
• Service-oriented individuals who are committed to furthering the City's vision of being a "community for a lifetime."
• Individuals who share our departmental values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals who value learning and who have made maintaining personal physical fitness a lifestyle choice.
• Candidates should be active participants in the Police Officer Recruit selection process (upon eligibility).
• Must be willing to engage in a physical training program.
• Have Current CPR Certification.
• Have one year experience volunteering or one year experience working in customer service.
Special Instructions:
This position affords candidates part-time employment while also engaging in various developmental training activities, in preparation for attending the police recruit academy. The period of employment shall be temporary in nature as a "stop gap" arrangement until the requirements for sworn employment as a Police Officer Recruit are fully met. Patrol Aides are required to apply for the police recruit academy once they reach the age of eligibility (20 years old), unless currently enrolled as a full-time college student, and only have two attempts to be hired as a Police Recruit. Note: A full listing of requirements for Police Officer Recruit employment can found here: https://police.virginiabeach.gov/careers.
Candidates whose availability for employment due to college graduation or military separation not aligning with the recruit academy schedule should consider this as an opportunity to learn aspects of the field on a part-time schedule in preparation for the academy.
CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.
Successful completion of police background and polygraph examination.
A current and valid driver's license is required.
This is an on-going recruitment until all positions are filled.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.