Police Officer Trainee

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Police Officer Trainee Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies Varies Department POLICE Division POLICE PUB SAFETY TRAIN Requisition Number 2023295P Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Shift Work Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy; 1080 Sentry Drive; Chesapeake, VA 23323] Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade PS01 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $50,150* (while attending the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy) $54,000* Upon successful completion of the approximately 6-month Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy: $600 annual stipend ($25 per pay period) for possessing an Associate’s Degree, $1000 annual stipend ($41.
67) per pay period) for possessing a Bachelor’s Degree (*subject to change) Job Description NEXT AVAILABLE ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS: Are you interested in serving and protecting the community? Chesapeake Police Officers have a diverse range of job duties that provide exceptional opportunities to grow both personally and professionally while serving others.
Our Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy offers paid, world-class training along with a plethora of resources to ensure you are well-equipped to perform your job to the best of your abilities.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: The purpose of the class is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime.
The class is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting.
The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.
This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night.
In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends, holidays, and in excess of one’s regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity.
TYPICAL TASKS: · Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas; maintains contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
· Responds to calls for police service and responds to crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other incidents; apprehends lawbreakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
· Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
· Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
· Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI or other investigations.
· Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required; may testify in civil and criminal court proceedings or give depositions.
· Attends training meetings, in-service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Special skills or equipment certification will be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis.
In order to accommodate the 24-hour service, this job classification is required to work rotating schedules, which include working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when required by operational necessity.
· Must be a United States Citizen.
· Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (may apply at 20+ years of age).
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following: · Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
· Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
· Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
· Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
· Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative.
· Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years, unless the candidate (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program, or (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.
Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Police Department.
· Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service.
General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
· Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.
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application, interview, paperwork).
· Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.
· An acceptable driving record is determined as the following: No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol related administrative reason(s).
No drug or alcohol related driving convictions within the past three years.
No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
Convictions which are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer.
The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.
Preferred Qualifications Compassion, empathy, and respect for others Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment.
Good physical condition.
Team player Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills Strong moral character Devotion to community Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 11/30/2023 Job Close Date 12/31/2023 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE MOVING ON IN OUR PROCESS! Complete the PHS found at this link – Personal History Statement immediately after applying online.
Your PHS should be completed, notarized, and received by our Background Investigations Unit via one of the two options listed below: OPTION 1: HAND DELIVERY – Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (CPD HQ) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 OPTION 2: CERTIFIED MAIL – Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 The Hand Delivery option is available 24/7 via a grey drop box labeled “Personal History Statements” in the CPD HQ lobby.
You can also have your PHS notarized for free at the CPD HQ Central Records Unit Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING (PAT): You may be contacted to register for a testing date AFTER your online application and PHS are received and reviewed.
PATs are held on various Saturdays at the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy.
The arrival time for the test is 8:30 AM.
Testing is typically done by noon.
When your PHS is received, we will let you know the next available PAT date.
POLICE OBSTACLE COURSE: A timed (1:30 mins or less) 150-yard course to measure stamina and cardiovascular fitness in completing various job-related physical skills.
If applicants cannot climb the 5ft high wall in one try, they can bypass it and proceed with the rest of the course.
Watch Video! POLICE FITNESS TEST: M=Male F=Female V-Sit & Reach…………….
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ASSESSMENT ONLY 300 Meter Sprint……….
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(M 112 / F 142 seconds or less) – MUST PASS Sit-Ups……………………….
ASSESSMENT ONLY Push Ups……………………(M 11 / F 4 or more -no time limit) – MUST PASS 1.
5 Mile Run……………….
ASSESSMENT ONLY *Applicants must PASS the Police Obstacle Course (within two (2) attempts).
If applicants cannot climb the 5ft high wall in one try, they can bypass it and proceed with the rest of the course.
Applicants then COMPLETE the Police Fitness Test.
Applicants are required to complete all testing and must PASS the Obstacle Course, 300 Meter Sprint, and Push-ups.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit: www.
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com Email: CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.
net Call/Text: 757-647-8458 to speak with our Recruiter when available.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive.
As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing.
This drug test includes testing for marijuana.
Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment.
Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs.
frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Police Uniform, Police Vehicle and Police Gear Protective Equipment Required Police Bullet Resistant Vest, Personal Protective Equipment i.
e.
mask, associated equipment Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards D = Daily Electrical Hazards D = Daily Fire Hazards D = Daily Explosives D = Daily Communicable Diseases D = Daily Physical Danger or Abuse D = Daily Other W = Several Times Per Week If Other, Description Water Hazards Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week Extreme Temperatures W = Several Times Per Week Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity W = Several Times Per Week Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location Vehicle Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
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