Police Officer (Part-Time, Photo Safe Officer)
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Police Officer (Part-Time, Photo Safe Officer)

Salary

$25.93 - $39.32 Hourly

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Retiree Part-Time

Job Number

12120

Department

Police

Division

Police - Sworn

Opening Date

05/31/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Description

The City of Norfolk's Police Department is seeking candidates to work part-time as a Police Officer (Photo Safe Officer) in the Traffic Unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing limited, non-hazardous Police functions. Under general supervision, reviews and processes red light camera violations forwarded by the city's red-light enforcement contractor. Processes, examines, and analyzes electronically stored data related to red light camera enforcement; prepares and presents reports of findings and provides courtroom testimony; verifies the accuracy of alleged violations. Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images; inspects locations to ensure the red light camera program remains in compliance with state code; analyzes Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) inspection records. Prepares and presents reports of examinations and findings; works with others to prepare cases for trial; provides advice and guidance regarding the re-light camera system; gives presentations to community groups.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

* Performs limited, non-hazardous Police functions.

* Under general supervision, reviews and processes red light camera violations forwarded by the city's red-light enforcement contractor.

* Processes, examines, and analyzes electronically stored data related to red light camera enforcement.

* Prepares and presents reports of findings and provides courtroom testimony.

* Verifies the accuracy of alleged violations.

* Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images.

* inspects locations to ensure the red light camera program remains in compliance with state code.

* Analyzes Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) inspection records.

* Prepares and presents reports of examinations and findings.

* Works with others to prepare cases for trial.

* Provides advice and guidance regarding the red-light / speed camera system.

* Gives presentations to community groups.

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.

* One (1) year of consecutive active service as a certified police officer in 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:

* Work/educational experience in reading, writing and/or compiling reports.

* Experience working alone or along with others, supervised or unsupervised.

* Experience communicating and interacting with the public.

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:

24 hours, 7 Days a Week Availability; 20-hour work week maximum.

Work Location:

901 Asbury Avenue, 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 operations 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

* Master'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 ten (10) demerit points on your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record? (i.e. -11 points, -12 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 at least one (1) year of consecutive active service as a certified police officer for a Virginia municipal, Virginia county, and/or Virginia 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/educational experience reading, writing, and/or compiling reports?

* Yes

* No

13

If you answered Yes to the above question (#12), please briefly explain your work/educational experience in reading, writing, and/or compiling reports (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 communicating and/or interacting with the public?

* Yes

* No

15

If you answered Yes to the above question (#14), 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.

16

Are you comfortable working alone and/or working along with others, either supervised or unsupervised?

* Yes

* No

17

Please select the below response that best describes your computer skill level, including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or equivalent data processing software.

* I do not have any experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent data processing software

* I have a beginner level of experience using computers on a random basis and require further training

* I have a proficient level of experience using computers on a regular basis and can assist others with the use of a computer

* I have an advanced level of experience using computers on a daily basis and can train others on new software

18

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

19

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

* N0 - I am not a current or previous City of Norfolk employee

20

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

21

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

22

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

* Yes

* No

23

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

24

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

25

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.

26

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

* Yes

* No

27

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

28

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

29

If you answered yes to question(s) 26 through 28, 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.

Required Question