Master Police Officer (Certified Police Officer) in Norfolk, Virginia

Master Police Officer (Certified Police Officer)

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Master Police Officer (Certified Police Officer)

Salary

$57,786.00 – $87,615.00 Annually

Location

VA 23502, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12176

Department

Police

Division

Police – Sworn

Opening Date

06/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Currently Accepting Applications:

• Virginia Certified Police Officers

• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States

  Norfolk Police http://www.npdjobs.com/ :

  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.

  Core Values of Norfolk Police:

  S.H.I.E.L.D. – Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, Diversity

Norfolk Police Academy Information:

• Virginia Certified Police Officers or Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States – will participate in an 8-week academy training program at the Norfolk Police Department Training Center. The academy, in addition to Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and NPD requirements, will provide legal, firearms, driving tactics and defensive tactics training.

  Opportunities for Advancement:

• In addition to annual pay increases authorized by the Norfolk City Council, Police Officers may be eligible for competitive career progression:

• Master Police Officer, starting salary – $59,031

• Police Sergeant, starting salary – $69,365

• Police Lieutenant, starting salary – $85,163

• Police Captain, starting salary – $95,824

• Assistant Chief of Police, starting salary – $114,272

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Performs the regular duties of an officer as well as specialized technical functions.

• 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.

• Assists supervisor with administrative responsibilities. Conduct investigations, serve as lead officer in the absence of the supervisor, and assists with crime scene processing.

• Provides guidance and directions to co-workers in the performance of duties. Serves on department committees and/or focus groups.

• 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.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Certified Police Officers:

• Six (6) years of continuous service as a certified Police Officer.

• DCJS certification.

• Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification.

• National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) certification.

Additional Information & Requirements

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License (prior to employment start date) .

• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).

• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

  Application Process:

• Master Police Officer applicants must submit a City of Norfolk online employment application with ALL required documents as outlined below.

• Failure to include ALL of the required documents and/or certificates will result in your employment application being deemed incomplete, and will not be given further consideration in the recruitment process.

• Documents cannot be added to your employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted.

• For any questions, please email Police Recruiting (pdrecruiting@norfolk.gov?subject=Request%20for%20information%20regarding%20the%20Police%20Recruit%20position) .

  * ALL copies of certifications and licenses must be attached to your application *

• Valid Driver’s License ( prior to employment start date).

• Complete and recent (generated within 1 year of application date) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report from the state in which you are licensed. This report should show driving history. This needs to be a complete report, the end of the document should read, “This ends transmission” or “End of record.”

• Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form , via the provided link. This form must be notarized.

• Completed Credit Authorization Form (https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/68180/Credit-Authorization-Form?bidId=) , via the link provided. This form must be notarized.

• Free Notarization Option: Please contact Police Recruiting (pdrecruiting@norfolk.gov) to set up an appointment to have your form notarized free of charge.

• High school diploma or GED certification. Proof of a higher education diploma is also acceptable.

• DD 214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).

• Completed Military Waiver Form (https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72332/Military-Documentation-Waiver) , via the link provided, if applicable (prior military only).

• Completed W2 Exemption Form Revised 5.04 (https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72235/w-2-application-exemption-virginia-compulsory-minimum-training-standards-1) , via the provided link, from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

• Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport (for proof of citizenship.) Please see the below information if you were not born in the U.S.

• If you are the child of a U.S. citizen parent and you were born outside of the United States, your citizenship depends on the law that was in effect when you were born. In most cases, you will need to show evidence that at least one of your parents was a U.S. citizen and lived in the United States or its possessions for a period of time. To obtain recognition of citizenship, you may attach one of the following documents to your employment application:

• Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form N-600), Certificate of Citizenship. For Naturalized or derivative citizens, please attach your Original Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.

  Automatic Disqualifiers:

  The following automatic disqualifiers will result in the immediate discontinuance of your employment application being processed:

  Criminal Conduct:

• Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the three years of applying.

• Conviction of hit and run (personal injury involved).

• Conviction of hit and run (property) within three years of applying.

• Conviction of any offence involving moral turpitude, including concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, and or perjury. Larceny conviction within three years of applying.

  Driving Record:

• Driver’s license suspension within the past 12 months because of moving violations (misdemeanors or traffic infractions).

• Extensive moving violation (misdemeanors or traffic infractions) convictions (resulting in more than 10 Department of Motor Vehicles demerit points).

  Use of Narcotics or Drugs:

• Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule l of the Code of Virginia. (Includes Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc., excludes the use of marijuana).

• Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of the Code of Virginia (includes Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.) within five years of applying. Any non-medicinal use of such substances older than five years before applying shall be an automatic disqualifier if it involved more than minimal experimentation.

• Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedules III-VI of the Code of Virginia (includes illegal steroids, huffing, etc.) or any noxious chemical inhalant, within six months of applying.

• Any use of marijuana or hashish after applying.

• Any substantiated illegal act arising from the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance, or dangerous drug, as defined by state, or federal law, except the use of marijuana before applying.

  Military:

• Dishonorable discharge from the military.

  Honesty:

• Deceit or dishonesty in the application or examination process.

  Overview of Process:

  Applicants must successfully complete the following steps.

• Personal History Booklet – used to gather information of your personal history.

• 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 (https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/68181/Recommended-Training-Program-for-Applicants?bidId=)

• Psychological Examination – using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology , provided at City expense.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical Examination – includes medical physical and drug screen , provided at City expense.

  Tobacco Use:

  Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.

  Signing Bonus:

  This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and/or recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of “Non-City” are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications. Please be specific and honest in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer “see resume” or “see application” as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to move forward with the recruitment process by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers and minimum eligibility requirements. I certify to the best of my knowledge none of these conditions apply to me and that I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Police Officer

• I have read and understand the above statement. I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Police Recruit.

  03

  What is your highest completed level of education?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Some college, training or certifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

  04

  Do you possess at least one (1) year of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a Virginia municipal, Virginia county, and/or Virginia law enforcement agency?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you possess at least one (1) year of consecutive active service as a Jailor/Deputy Sheriff in Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you currently have at least three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency outside of Virginia, within the United States?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you currently hold a DCJS Law Enforcement and/or Jailor certification?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered Yes to the above question (#7), please provide which certification(s) you currently possess.

  09

  Do you possess a current and valid Driver’s License?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Is your current driver’s license suspended?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Has your driver’s license been suspended within the past 12 months due to moving violations?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Do you have more than 10 demerit points on your DMV record? (i.e: -11 points , -12 points, etc.) Demerit points are typically assigned as a result of traffic violations.

• Yes

• No

  13

  Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past 3 years?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Have you used any type of illegal drug or substance within 6 months of submitting your application?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Have you participated in any substantiated illegal act, arising from the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state, or federal law?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Have you participated in any illegal use of opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, etc.) or any use of illegal hallucinogens at any time (e.g., LSD, MDZ, etc.)?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Have you participated in any excessive use of marijuana, for example, more than ten (10) times within one (1) calendar year?

• Yes

• No

  18

  Any use of marijuana or hashish after submitting your application is an automatic disqualifier.

• I acknowledge and I understand this requirement.

  19

  If you answered yes to question(s) 14 through 17, please provide additional details; including the type of drug, timeframe this occurred, etc. If not applicable, indicate N/A. If you do not provide the specific information, this may result in removal from the process.

  20

  This position requires United States (U.S.) Citizenship. Please select one of the following:

• I am a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized)

• I am not a U.S. citizen

  21

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  22

  What type of discharge did you receive from the military? If not applicable, please select N/A.

• I am currently still serving

• Honorable Discharge

• General Discharge under Honorable Conditions

• Other than Honorable Discharge

• Bad Conduct/Misconduct Discharge

• Dishonorable Discharge

• Other type of Discharge

• N/A

  23

  Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?

• Yes

• No

  24

  If you are currently serving in the United States Reserves, please select if you are in a ready or standby status. If you are not currently serving in the Reserves, please select N/A.

• Ready status

• Standby status

• N/A

  25

  A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony

• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

  26

  If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

  27

  Provide 3 references (not including relatives, former employers, fellow employees or school teachers) who are responsible adults of reputable standing within their community who have known you well during the past 5 years. Please include in your response the names, addresses, phone numbers and the number of years you have known them.

  28

  Chronologically list all of your residences for the past 10 years. Include address while attending school if away from home. The format for this information is as follows: from date to date, street address, city, state and zip code.

  29

  Please provide the name of 3 past or present neighbors. Please include in your response the names, addresses, phone numbers and the number of years you have known them.

  30

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Please indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  31

  This position is required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that you will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty, if you are conditionally selected for hire.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  32

  As a Police employee in a sworn position, if you are scheduled to work, you will be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  33

  This position requires the ability to work a varied work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement

  34

  The Department of Human Resources relies exclusively on email to maintain efficient and effective communication with Police Recruit applicants. A valid and current email address must be indicated on your employment application in order to receive time-sensitive information pertaining to the application process.

• The email address indicated on this employment application is current, valid and can be used as a primary means of communicating with me regarding the Police Recruit application process.

  35

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee’s name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing “N/A.”

  36

  How did you become aware the Norfolk Police Department was hiring? (Please check all that apply)

• Career Job/Event (please provide the name of the event in question 35)

• Radio Ad

• TV Ad

• Billboard Ad

• Magazine Ad

• Flyer Ad

• Military Resources: Career Development Resources Center

• Military Resources: TAP

• Facebook

• LInkedIn

• YouTube

• Instagram

• Print Ad: Poster/Sign

• Print Ad: Banner

• TIdewater Community College

• Old Dominion University

• Norfolk State University

• Google Search

• Norfolk.gov

• GovernmentJobs

• Indeed

• Text to Apply

• NPDJobs.com

• Other

  37

  If none of the selections to question 36 applied to you, please indicate how you heard about Norfolk Police Department hiring.

  38

  I have attached ALL of the required documents and/or certificates to my employment application. I understand that failure to include ALL required documents and/or certificates will result in my employment application being deemed incomplete and that incomplete employment applications will not be given further consideration in the recruitment process. I further understand that documents can not be added to my employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted. For a list of the required documents, please review the Description Tab and Application Process section of this job announcement.

• Yes

• No

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