Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral)
POLICE OPERATIONS
OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LATERAL HIRING PROCESS.
(Expected hire/academy start date varies) – Are you a state or local law enforcement officer in the United States looking to relocate to Virginia? JOIN OUR TEAM and only attend an 8-week “relaxed atmosphere” VA DCJS “Option 5” lateral program to become a Chesapeake Police Officer! During this 8-week program you will be paid to train with no tuition cost!
(Expected hire/academy start date varies) – Are you a state or local law enforcement officer in the United States looking to relocate to Virginia? JOIN OUR TEAM and only attend an 8-week “relaxed atmosphere” VA DCJS “Option 5” lateral program to become a Chesapeake Police Officer! During this 8-week program you will be paid to train with no tuition cost!
State and Local Experienced Law Enforcement Officers (In the United States) looking for ways to serve & protect the community have an abundance of opportunities and unique ways to grow personally and professionally in service to others with the Chesapeake Police Department. As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you will be provided with uniforms & equipment and receive PAID, training at the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy. You will receive the necessary resources to equip you and allow you to unlock your full potential as you explore a diversity of career paths within our agency.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The purpose of the position is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime. The position is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting. The position works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision. This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24 hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity..
The purpose of the position is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime. The position is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting. The position works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision. This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24 hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity..
TYPICAL TASKS:
- Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas; maintains contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
- Responds to calls for police service and responds to crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other incidents; apprehends law breakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
- Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
- Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
- Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI or other investigations.
- Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required; may testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings or give depositions.
- Provides specialized police service when trained and assigned such as K-9, Bicycle Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, or other.
- May perform administrative or specialized functions when trained and assigned such as administrative support services, property and evidence, field and firearms training, public information, athletics, or other.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- 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
- All City Employee Benefits