Job Summary
$57,750/year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits
Performs responsible/experienced/advanced/high level protective service work enforcing state and local laws, responding to calls for service, maintaining visibility for crime deterrence as well as accessibility, performing patrol duties and tasks related to the protection of life, property,
enforcing laws and conducting investigations according to departmental policies and with minimal supervision. Work involves risk, hazardous exposure, and personal danger.
There are 4 levels of Police Officer distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Police Officer I: $57,750
Police Officer II: $59,850
Police Officer III: up to $66,000
With Associates Degree: +$1500/year
With Bachelors Degree: +$3000/year
Responsibilities
• Work requires sworn law enforcement officer status to maintain public peace, protect life and property, enforce laws and conduct investigations according to departmental policies and with minimal supervision. The officer is expected to perform specialized and involved tasks, administrative duties, including the investigation of complex incidents or criminal acts.
• Operates police vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order: responds to radio dispatches; answers calls and complaints; responds to major crime calls (robbery, rape, murder, maiming, burglary, etc.); performs foot patrols to serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and to enhance the department’s Community Policing philosophy; investigates complaints and issues summonses or makes arrests; prepares detailed reports and maintains records.
• Detects and investigates crimes, conducts surveillance of individuals, vehicles or locations; interviews victims, suspects and witnesses; collects and identifies evidence and property; seizes contraband and/or evidence; protects crime scenes; investigates traffic crashes.
• Apprehends and arrests suspects, using weapons when necessary; obtains, verifies and executes arrest warrants; conducts high risk felony vehicle stops; detains, searches, arrests and handcuffs persons, as required; subdues and disarms resisting or attacking persons; transports and handles prisoners.
• Prepares for and gives legal testimony; appears in court as a designated investigating officer.
• Police Officer III and IV: Assists and advises junior patrol officers with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes
command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Lieutenant/Sergeant; ensures that all calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Officer, Instructor, SWAT, etc.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in related field preferred.
• Must
o Meet all minimum qualifications per Virginia Code 15.2-1705.
o Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at completion of Police Academy.
o Possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
o Not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police.
o Not have been convicted of Class 1 or 2 misdemeanors within previous 5 years. Commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
o Not have a history of illegal drug or substance use is strongly preferred, with no use within previous 3 years. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Distribution is an automatic disqualifier.
o Not have had a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge from the military.
o Not have visible tattoos that cannot be covered by long-sleeve formal uniform attire to include neck and hand tattoos.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
For full job description visit:
www.jamescitycountyva.gov/1374/Police-Jobs.
Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. For more information about this opportunity, please contact our recruiter, Sgt. Kurt Dykstra at 757-259-5146 or Kurt.Dykstra@jamescitycountyva.gov. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact our Human Resource Specialist, Carey Barnett at 757-603-6020 or email PD.Recruiting@jamescitycountyva.gov.
James City County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of James City County to obtain the best-qualified applicants available for each vacancy, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, gender identity or other non-merit, or non-job-related factors. James City County will take measures to emphasize the recruitment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and older persons. James City County will also take into consideration an individual’s status as a favorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States provided that such veteran meets all of the knowledge, skills and eligibility requirements for the available position. James City County will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, reassignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination.