What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Police Officer position at Marine Resources Commission?
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- Marine Resources Commission
- Law / Judiciary
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Oct 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Marine Resources Commission
Title: Marine Police Officer
State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II
Hiring Range: $50,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: MAIN OFFICE
Agency Website: WWW.MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
- Issue summonses and make appearances in court;
- Serve on major vessels and operate radio-equipped patrol cars;
- Performs dockside inspections and boards commercial and recreational boats;
- Special assignments involving homeland security or undercover observation;
- Variable work schedules to include seven (7) days a week with rotating shifts;
- Non-certified hires will be required to attend the Law Enforcement Academy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Law Enforcement Certification is desired, but not required;*
- Must be at least 21 years of age;
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED);
- Must be eligible for a Valid Virginia Driver’s License;
- Must be able to communicate with a diverse population;
- Must be able to interpret and apply policy/regulations in order to make sound decisions;
- Ability to effectively complete reports and files;
- Desire candidates that are familiar with Virginia waters and boating;
- Must be free from commercial fishing interests:
- Desire candidates that are familiar with Virginia waters and boating
Additional Considerations
Applicants must be free from commercial fishing interests. Applicants must complete physical agility assessment, written test, criminal background investigation, credit check, physical exam, and drug testing. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm.
All new hires must complete a 12-month probationary period.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.
Contact Information
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-247-2216
Email: HR@MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension PlanSalary : $50,000