Job Duties :

The Virginia Beach police Department is made up of four precincts, each covering a portion of the City. Precinct Desk Officers (PDOs) serve as the initial contact for the public within each of the precincts.

• They perform administrative, security, and computerized tasks in the disposition of precinct functions; maintain precinct warrants, found / recovered property logs to determine current disposition;
• retrieve information from local, state and national computer files to determine suspect's prior criminal record or to determine if there are outstanding warrants;

and enter summons data and booking information to update existing computer system data files. Some assignments may include processing prisoners and their property incidental to arrest.

Interaction may be required with individuals who are unclean, HIV positive, intoxicated and / or use vulgar language. At times, PDOs assist police officers by performing a search of a same sex detainee.

Training will be provided to carry out these tasks.)

Precinct Desk Officers can expect to work any of the following shifts : 0700 to 1530; 1500 to 2330 or 2300 to 0730, depending on the Precinct they are assigned to.

Both the 1stand the 2ndPrecincts are 24-hour operations with the 3rdand 4thPrecincts in operation from 0700 to 2300.

During the summer months, the 2ndPrecinct generally has the highest level of activity for PDOs. While regular shifts are assigned semi-annually based on seniority, it is important to recognize that shift assignments are subject to change to meet coverage requirements.

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.

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

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Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUMS : High school or GED plus six (6) months of clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

Must be able to work rotating precinct assignments. In addition to the regular rotation of shift and precinct assignments, additional changes may be necessary to meet coverage requirements and operational needs.

Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice of these changes. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status.

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 :

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below.

Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure that this specific information is provided in the application.

Experience with records management systems; familiarity with criminal codes

VCIN or NCIC certification and / or experience with police records management systems

Experience working with individuals in emotionally charged situations

Experience processing prisoners

Experience in a police support role

Must be able to function effectively during periods of high work volume

Customer service experience

Last updated : 2024-05-17