Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division.
Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development.
Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Join our team as a Certified Police Officer - Detective! We're seeking experienced and driven law enforcement professionals to help protect and serve our community through proactive investigations and diligent case work.
As a Certified Detective, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth criminal investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to justice and public safety. The purpose of the position is to perform a wide variety of general and/or technical law enforcement duties in the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts, as well as apprehending and assisting in the prosecution of criminal offenders.
The position works under general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in Police Science or related field of study preferred.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must hold current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officer or Detective is preferred.
- Must currently be certified as a Police Officer in Virginia, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
- Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to function in stressful situations and to exercise good judgment under potentially volatile conditions.
- Must be able to read and understand laws, policies, rules and regulations and procedures, and to follow written and oral directions.
- Must be highly motivated, self-supervising, productive and able to adopt a flexible work schedule.
- May require work outside the regular 40-hour workweek.
- May require overtime work and rotation to other patrol officer positions within the Division.
- Must have proven ability to positively interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
- The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Works with other police personnel in conducting searches, surveillance, investigations and arrests.
- Enforces the laws and ordinances of the City of Hampton and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints to determine probable cause to arrest for violations of laws/ordinances.
- Answers criminal complaints and takes necessary corrective action.
- Conducts preliminary investigations on new cases and/or furnishes assistance to other police…
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