Police Officer; Currently Out-of-State DCJS Certified, Lateral

Position: Police Officer (Currently Out-of-State DCJS Certified, Lateral)
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR CURRENTLY OUT-OF-STATE DCJS CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ONLY (Out-of-State DCJS certified officers) (Note that out-of-state certified officers may be required to attend additional training to meet Virginia DCJS standards)

* If you are not currently certified, please submit an application to the Police Officer Recruit announcement .
* Pay will be between $26.45 to $47.77 hourly ($55,016.00 - $99,365.02 annually), depending on sworn law enforcement experience. Officers are also eligible to receive an education stipend for completed Associate Degree ($1,000 per year) or Bachelor's Degree ($2,000 per year).This is a full-time, non-exempt position and provides excellent benefits including but not limited to: health insurance options with employer contribution, paid vacation and sick leave, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met.

The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking DCJS CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS to protect and serve all citizens through fair and impartial enforcement of laws and ordinances. General work consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation, and traffic enforcement in one of the designated patrol districts.

Officers respond to citizen complaints, prepare reports, serve warrants, and make arrests. Police officer duties involve a degree of personal risk and exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions that require officers to exercise independent judgement during emergency situations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications have been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Patrols in designated geographic patrol districts to preserve law and order.
• Partners with community residents, business owners, and other City employees to solve problems of crime, safety, and disorder.
• Responds to calls for service from the community and from radio dispatchers.
• Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, locates witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, searches & gathers evidence, makes arrests, and serves warrants.
• Conducts follow-up investigations.
• Issues summonses for parking and traffic violations.
• Investigates traffic accidents and writes detailed accident reports.
• Documents incidents in detail and maintains concise police reports and records.
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in streets or other public facilities.
• Maintains evidence and other property.
• Drives and safely operates police vehicles.
• May provide police escorts when necessary.
• Directs traffic when necessary.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testify.
• Provides information and advice to the public related to laws, ordinances, and crime prevention.
• Participates in Community Policing Activities.
• Participates in mandatory and elective training.
• Uses computer systems to obtain, track, and report information in the performance of duties.
• Maintains proficiency with firearms and self-defense.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.

Special Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Successful completion of field training and one (1) year of probationary period after field training; in-state lateral hires will be 6-month probationary period after field training.
• Must hold and maintain:
  Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services;
  Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN);
  Certification in firearms proficiency.
• By employment start date, possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident alien who, in accordance with the requirements of the USCIS, is eligible and has applied for citizenship (proof is required).
• Must be able to successfully and satisfactorily pass phases of the screening process, which may include a physical agility test, oral interviews, completion of a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have also signed a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the…