Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Police Department is committed to enhancing the safety and well-being of residents and visitors by providing a secure community and improving the quality of life for all. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and support key initiatives including the PHOTOSafe Red Light Enforcement Program, False Alarm Reduction Unit, and Bus Patrol Program.
Job Overview:
This position plays a crucial role in assisting with the PHOTOSafe Red Light Enforcement Program, the False Alarm Reduction Unit, and the Bus Patrol Program. Key responsibilities include reviewing and certifying PHOTOSafe violations, providing court testimony, maintaining program-related records, and responding to citizen inquiries.
Hours and Schedule:
The schedule for this position involves a four-day workweek. Two of those days will involve a hybrid schedule working remotely. Schedules will have dayshift hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to 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.
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.
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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:
Any combination of education (beyond high school) and experience equivalent to six years’ experience as a law enforcement professional or related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be active or prior Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certified, separated in good standing from a Virginia law enforcement agency within 60 months. Recertification through successful completion of in-service training or other training program (such as the auxiliary training academy) will be required within the first 120 days of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: VCIN/NCIC Level B certification must also be maintained for the duration of employment. 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 a police background check, including a polygraph exam.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
• Experience with a variety of Police recordkeeping systems and programs (including VCIN/NCIC, Axon/PISTOL/RMS, LINX)
• Experience with traffic enforcement as a law enforcement professional
• Experience providing customer service and demonstrating a strong attention to detail.
• Experience as an investigator for federal, state, or municipal agency.
• Experience reviewing video files to identify incidents/abnormalities
• Ability to work independently
• Experience processing confidential information
• Retired law enforcement officers with at least six (6) years experience
• Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Special Instructions:
Applicants who are currently receiving benefits through the Virginia Retirement System are encouraged to contact VRS (www.varetire.org) to ensure that this part-time employment opportunity will not impact their current benefits.
Must be active or prior Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certified, separated in good standing from a Virginia law enforcement agency within 60 months. Please specify this information in your application.
DCJS certification requirements (including firearms) must be maintained for the duration of employment. Defensive tactics qualification will be waived from the DCJS certification requirements.
Applicants who possessed a Virginia DCJS certification as a police officer in the past are invited to apply. Recertification through successful completion of in-service training or other training program (such as the auxiliary training academy) will be required within the first 120 days of employment.
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.