Police Officer (Certified Police Officer)

• Virginia Certified Police Officers
• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States
• Virginia In-State Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Lateral Transfers

Norfolk Police Department (NPD) 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. 

• Virginia Certified Police Officers - will participate in a 5-7 week academy training program at the Norfolk Police Department Training Center. The training provided will be all necessary Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and any NPD requirements.
• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States - will participate in a 8 week academy training program. The academy will provide necessary training in legal, firearms, and driving and defensive tactics.
• Virginia In-State Jailor/Sheriff Deputy - 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 necessary training in classroom, physical fitness, and police situation simulation.  

• Enforce state and local laws.
• Performs patrol duties and responds to calls for service.
• Performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, property, and the preservation of the constitutional rights of every citizen.
• Conducts criminal and traffic investigations, field interviews, serves warrants, subpoenas and other court papers. 
• Issues summons and makes arrests, watches for criminal, suspicious, or hazardous situations and takes appropriate policy action as necessary.
• Provides assistance and information to the public and assists in the prosecution of offenders. Maintains administrative requirements and provides public information.
• 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.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved Basic Law Enforcement Police Academy.
  • DCJS certification. 
  • One (1) year of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency. 
  • Must be currently employed as a certified patrol officer, or separated no more than twelve (12) months.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved Basic Law Enforcement Police Academy. 
  • DCJS certification. 
  • Three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency. 
  • Must be currently employed as a certified patrol officer, or separated no more than twenty-four (24) months.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved basic Jailor Academy. 
  • Jailor certification.
  • One (1) year of consecutive active service as a Jailor/Deputy Sheriff for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency within Virginia.

• Valid Driver’s License (prior to employment start date) .
• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.
  

1. Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.
   • Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds
   • Recommended Training Program for Applicants
     
2. Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology, provided at City expense. 
3. Personal History Booklet - used to gather information of your personal history.
4. Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records.
5. Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application. 
6. Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen, provided at City expense.

Salary : $61,200 - $73,076