Police Officer

The Charlottesville Police Department invites applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Police Recruits, under instructional supervision, participate in a formal academy training to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy. Recruits will contribute to basic law enforcement functions and may participate in ride-alongs. The Academy provides recruits with classroom training, physical fitness, and simulation training.

This position reports to a Police Corporal or Sergeant.

After successful completion of the police academy and Virginia certified police officer training, recruits will be sworn in and assume the duties of Police Officer, and will begin a probationary period including on-the-job field training that exposes trainees to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions.

Typical hiring amount is $26.45 an hour ($55,016 annually).

• Qualified applicants will be invited, by email to the email address provided on the submitted application, to participate in an online written examination and to create an online account to digitally sign and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and a Release of Personal Records Information Consent form.
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All requests for special accommodations due to disability will be considered, but must be made in writing, must arrive no later than two weeks after your application was submitted, and must include verification of disability and state the form of accommodation which is requested. This request must be sent to:
Human Resources Department, City of Charlottesville, 605 East Main Street, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

• Participates in and receives formal training at the Police Academy. Coursework and training includes but is not limited to: scheduled physical fitness, criminal and traffic laws, search and seizure, first aid/CPR, fair and impartial policing, cultural diversity, prevention of bias-based policing, defense tactics utilizing de-escalation techniques, firearms, driver training, officer survival, DUI investigation, active shooter, speed measurement, and crime scene investigation.
• Participates in ride alongs and experiences basic law enforcement functions necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer, which includes but is not limited to skilled performance of traffic control, general investigations, crime prevention, communications, first aid, crime scene investigation procedures, and fingerprinting.
• Becomes familiar with Virginia Laws and City ordinances.
• Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department rules and regulations.
• Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department computer systems to obtain, track, and report information.
• Participates in emergency vehicle operations training and firearm familiarization courses.
• Participates in mandatory and elective trainings.
• May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise.
• Performs all duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and personal and professional integrity.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• Must be at least 20 years of age at time of the application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation.
• By employment start date, possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• 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).
  
  Note:
  
  an application for waiver of minimum qualifications (citizenship) must be obtained and approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Must be able to successfully and satisfactorily pass all phases of the screening process, to include a written exam, physical agility test, oral interviews, completion of a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Successful completion of the police academy and field training.
• Must obtain and maintain:
  Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN), and Certification in Firearms Proficiency.
• Must sign a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products on and off duty.

• Any felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence, sex offenses, or crimes involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to perjury, larceny,…