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Norfolk Police Department
The City of Norfolk is seeking candidates for a Police Recruit position. The salary range for this position is $58,285.00 - $60,034.00 annually. The position is located in VA 23502, VA, and is a permanent full-time job.
The Norfolk Police Department has a rich history of safeguarding lives, safeguarding property, preventing / investigating crime, and maintaining peace for the City of Norfolk. The department was established in 1797, covers 66 square miles, and protects over 244,000 residents.
Core values of Norfolk Police include Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, and Diversity. Police recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy. The Academy will provide recruits with classroom training, physical fitness, and police situation simulation training. Because we recruit on a year-round basis and offer testing several times per year, we process applications in the order received for the next available academy class, typically scheduled in April, August, and December each year.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to :
- Attend and complete the state-certified Basic Recruit Training course conducted by the Norfolk Police Training Academy.
- Perform limited, non-hazardous police functions.
- May perform covert investigations designed to infiltrate, gather intelligence data, identify criminal activity, and result in arrest and prosecution.
- Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City's Civil Service Commission.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Education / Experience
Requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. No experience required.
Additional Information & Requirements
Other requirements include :
Must possess a valid driver's license (prior to employment start date).U.S. citizen (born or naturalized).Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of application with the City of Norfolk.Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.Application process includes :
Documents cannot be added to your employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted.For any questions, please email Police Recruiting.All copies of certifications and licenses must be attached to your application.Valid driver's license (prior to employment start date).Complete and recent (generated within 1 year of application date) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report.Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form, via the link provided.Completed Credit Authorization Form, via the link provided.High school diploma or GED certification.DD 214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).Completed Military Documentation Waiver, via the link provided, if applicable (prior military only).Birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport (for proof of citizenship).Automatic disqualifiers include :
Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the three years of applying.Conviction of hit and run (personal injury involved).Conviction of hit and run (property) within three years of applying.Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, including concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, and or perjury. Larceny conviction within three years of applying.Extensive moving violation (misdemeanors or traffic infractions) convictions (resulting in more than 10 Department of Motor Vehicles demerit points).Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I of the Code of Virginia. (Includes heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc., excludes the use of marijuana).Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedules III-VI of the Code of Virginia (includes illegal steroids, huffing, etc.) or any noxious chemical inhalant, within six months of applying.Any substantiated illegal act arising from the possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance, or dangerous drug, as defined by state, or federal law, except the use of marijuana before applying.Dishonorable discharge from the military.Deceit or dishonesty in the application or examination process.Applicants must successfully complete the following steps :
Personal History Booklet - used to gather information on your personal history.Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology.Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references, and criminal records.Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application.Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen.Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgment indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty. This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus at completion of the recruit academy.
