Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective)
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Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective)

Salary

$25.93 - $39.32 Hourly

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Intermittent Temporary

Job Number

11132

Department

Police

Division

Police - Sworn

Opening Date

04/10/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.

Do you have experience assisting in the prosecution of offenders? Do you have experience working with law enforcement? If so, the City of Norfolk's Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective) within the Field Operations Division.

The incumbent is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative duties, works with citizens and officers, and works in cooperation with the Norfolk's Detective Division/Investigators within the surrounding cities.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

* Assists in the prosecution of offenders by investigating reports of crime, preparing cases for prosecution, testifying in court, and working with attorneys.

* Maintains knowledge of state, local, and federal laws.

* Maintains administrative requirements by preparing reports, paperwork, and forms.

* Follows up with citizens via email or telephone to update reports.

* Attends specialized training.

* Prepares case files, affidavits, court orders, and search warrants.

* Interfaces daily with reporting management systems to review and research reported crimes, and to disseminate information.

* Collects CCTV footage for investigations.

* Advises community resource officers and supervisors of crime trends in their sectors.

* Works in cooperation with Norfolk's Detective Division and Investigators in surrounding cities to address concurrent cases and persons of interest.

* Works independently to solve cases.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

* Certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.

* Three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified police officer in another state of the United States for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.

The preferred candidate will possess:

* Prior sworn law enforcement experience.

* Prior Detective experience.

* Prior Investigation experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

* Valid Driver's License.

* Must be a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).

* Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer certification.

* Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, day shift hours with the flexibility to occasionally work weekends; 20-hour work week maximum.

Work Location:

2500 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23513

IntermittentRetiree Part-time Employees:

IntermittentRetiree part-time employees will work no more than 1040 hours in a twelve (12) month period of time. The hours are flexible and based on the department's operation's needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.

* Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

* Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

* Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

* Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

* The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of Non-City are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer see resume or see application as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

* I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the option that best reflects your level of education.

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Some College, training or certifications

* Associate's Degree or equivalent

* Bachelor's Degree or higher

03

This position requires United States (U.S.) Citizenship. Please select one of the following:

* I am a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)

* I am not a U.S. Citizen

04

Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

* Yes

* No

05

Is your current driver's license suspended?

* Yes

* No

06

Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past three (3) years?

* Yes

* No

07

Do you have more than five (5) demerit points on your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record? (i.e. -6 points, -7 points, etc.) Demerit points are typically assigned as a result of traffic violations.

* Yes

* No

08

Has your driver's license been suspended within the past 12 months due to moving violations?

* Yes

* No

09

Do you possess experience as a certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency?

* Yes

* No

10

Do you possess at least three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified police officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency outside of Virginia, within the United States?

* Yes

* No

11

Do you currently hold a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement certification?

* Yes

* No

12

Do you have any work experience as a Detective?

* Yes

* No

13

If you answered Yes to having experience in the above question (#12), please briefly explain your work experience as a Detective (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.

14

Do you have any work experience in conducting Investigations?

* Yes

* No

15

If you answered Yes to having experience in the above question (#14), please briefly explain your work experience in conducting Investigations (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.

16

Do you have any work/educational experience preparing reports, paperwork, and forms?

* Yes

* No

17

If you answered Yes to the above question (#16), please briefly explain your work/educational experience in preparing reports, paperwork, and forms (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.

18

Do you have any work experience in communicating and/or interacting with the public?

* Yes

* No

19

If you answered Yes to the above question (#18), please briefly explain your work experience in communicating and/or interacting with the public (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you answered No to the above questions, please indicate N/A.

20

As a Police employee in a sworn position, if you are scheduled to work, you will be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather. I acknowledge that i understand this requirement.

* Yes

* No

21

Please indicate your veteran status (a copy of your long form DD-214 may be required).

* I am not a Veteran

* I am a Veteran

* I am a Disabled Veteran

22

What type of discharge did you receive from the military? If not applicable, please select N/A.

* I am currently still serving

* Honorable Discharge

* General Discharge under Honorable Conditions

* Other than Honorable Discharge

* Bad Conduct/Misconduct Discharge

* Dishonorable Discharge

* Other type of Discharge

* N/A

23

Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?

* Yes

* No

24

If you are currently serving in the United States Reserves, please select if you are in a ready or standby status. If you are not currently serving in the Reserves, please select N/A.

* Ready status

* Standby status

* N/A

25

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may results in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

* I have been convicted of a felony

* I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

* I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

* I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

26

If you answered Yes to the above question (#24), that you have been convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the City, State, and Date of the Conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.

27

Have you used any type of illegal drug or substance within six (6) months of submitting your application?

* Yes

* No

28

Have you participated in any substantiated illegal act, arising from the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state or federal law?

* Yes

* No

29

Have you participated in any illegal use of opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, etc.) or any use of illegal hallucinogens at any time (e.g. LSD, MDZ, etc.)?

* Yes

* No

30

Have you participated in any excessive use of marijuana, for example, more than ten (10) times within one (1) calendar year?

* Yes

* No

31

Have you participated in any use of marijuana or hashish or illegal steroids within the six (6) months before submitting the application?

* Yes

* No

32

If you answered Yes to question(s) 27 through 31, please provide additional details; including the type of drug, timeframe this occurred, etc. If not applicable, indicate N/A. If you do not provide the specific information, this may result in removal from the process.

33

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

* Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk employee

* Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk employee

* No - I am not a current or previous City of Norfolk employee

Required Question