Patrol Aide

Job Posting End Date:

October 15, 2026

Department:

POLICE Compensation Grade:

H3210

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Part-time hourly rate = $22.97 (H3210)
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

28

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The Virginia Beach Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Virginia and offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Our Patrol Aide program is a stepping stone for those individuals exploring a career in law enforcement. They provide valuable services to the Virginia Beach Police Department in a non-enforcement role.

Tasks include:
· Assisting at crash scenes by directing traffic and helping safely secure the scenes; assisting citizens with disabled vehicles; assisting with parking enforcement throughout the city; processing abandoned vehicles and found property with no investigative value.
· Assisting in monitoring the security camera system for the resort area to proactively identify activity or behavior which necessitates police response, crowd monitoring, observing calls for service to provide additional information to responding units, etc.
· Assisting with traffic and pedestrian direction at public schools and special events throughout the City.
· Assisting with community engagement and other activities at the oceanfront.
· Assisting with administrative tasks at police facilities, such as answering telephones, processing paperwork, and conducting checks of criminal records.

This is not an exhaustive listing of duties. Patrol Aides may serve in other roles, such as assisting the precinct automotive officer; assisting detectives with case management; assisting with the processing/disposal of property and evidence; and other similar work functions designed to afford Patrol Aides with a holistic understanding of the workings of a law enforcement agency.

Additionally, Patrol Aides will engage in developmental activities in preparation for becoming a sworn police officer within the department. Examples of developmental activities include participating in a ride along with uniformed patrol, Forensics, or Animal Enforcement; observing operations in the emergency communications center (ECCS); observing officers in court; participating in academy training on constitutional law or other topics of interest; participating in the academy physical training program, including engaging in calisthenics, weight training, plyometric training, aerobic/anaerobic training, etc.;

serving as a role player in scenario training; and completing First Aid training, VCIN certification and other relevant training.

Hours Patrol Aides work an average of 28 hours/week year-round. Shiftwork, including evening/midnight hours, weekends and holidays is required. Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational need. Every effort will be made to provide notice, when possible.

This position affords candidates part-time employment while also engaging in various developmental training activities, in preparation for attending the police recruit academy. The period of employment shall be temporary in nature as a  stop gap  arrangement until the requirements for sworn employment as a Police Officer Recruit are fully met. Patrol Aides are required to apply for the police recruit academy once they reach the age of eligibility (20 years old), unless currently enrolled as a…