Job Title
Encore Program Community Resource Officer- Business Watch Coordinator
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
Henrico County Police Division
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 3, 2023.
This position is part of our County's Encore program and open only to Henrico County Police Division Police Officer retirees. Henrico Encore was established to provide a unique opportunity for dedicated employees to return to the County to fulfill a critical need. Successful applicants will be paid at the hourly rate at which they retired. As committed Henrico County public servants, we are more than just the function of our jobs. We embrace inclusion, courage, customer engagement, communication, and leadership so we can meet today's needs while focusing on future readiness. Henrico Encore makes retirement "The Right Time for Part Time."
Essential Duties
This position would serve as the Community Resources Officer in the Community Policing Unit. Successful applicants will attend mandatory training, which will include regaining their DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer.
Performs law enforcement duties and other assigned responsibilities in Henrico County, which supports the Police Division's mission statement to provide innovative and collaborative police services for a safe and thriving Henrico. This is accomplished through a combination of law enforcement, educational, and community policing responsibilities.

• Serve as the primary officer to coordinate the Business Watch program for the Police Division in accordance with the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program.
• Research and analyze data related to crime trends, call volume and community needs to develop response strategies that align with the Division's mission statement.
• Assist with instructing Basic Police Academy, Citizen Academy and Senior Citizen Academy curriculums.
• Provide experiential insights for various volunteer programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Community Policing partners from regional law enforcement agencies.
• Provide critical incident response training to community partners.
• Educate citizens through community engagement on topics such as, but not limited to, crime prevention, traffic laws, drug awareness, and DUI education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Prior to applying, you must have been a retired Henrico County Police Officer for at least six (6) months. - For applicants to obtain their DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer, they must have retired no more than 60 months before the date of hire for this position, - Eligible applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period while working full-time prior to retirement.
Additional Information
Hourly rate based on the employee's salary upon retirement.
Eligible applicants must be retired from the Henrico County Police Division as a Police Officer for a minimum of 30 days at time of application, but less than 60 months prior to the start date of this position in order to regain DCJS sworn law enforcement officer certification. (Code of Virginia •9.1-116)
This position follows the Henrico County General Government calendar outside the mandatory training required by the Henrico County Police Division.
Successful applicants will be hired as an hourly/temporary employee and will not be permitted to work hours that exceed 1,500 hours within a twelve-month period to allow the hourly/temporary employee to maintain VRS retirement benefits.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Virginia. Must be a citizen of the United States. Requires a pre-employment physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the job. Vision requirement is uncorrected vision greater than 20/100 (20/100 must correct to 20/40 in both eyes).
Per Police Division policy, tattoos and brandings on the scalp, face (front of a person's head from the forehead to chin), and the front of the neck are prohibited. Exceptions to this policy may be made for cosmetic tattoos and will be examined on a case by case basis.
The Henrico County Police Division has a tobacco policy which states all sworn Police Officers shall refrain from smoking or the use of any tobacco products while on duty or off duty.
A full background investigation, including a criminal history record check and fingerprinting, is conducted on all persons who are selected to proceed to the background phase of the process.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 3, 2023.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us.
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Currency
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Main Organization
General Government General Government
Employment Status
Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home