Police Recruit - No Experience Required
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Police RecruitPrint ( RecruitSalary$46,396.00 - $70,346.00 AnnuallyLocationVA 23502, VAJob TypePermanent Full-timeJob Number12486DepartmentPoliceDivisionPolice - SwornOpening Date10/02/2024Closing DateContinuous+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsDescriptionNorfolk Police Police has a rich history of safeguarding lives, safeguarding property, preventing/investigating crime, and maintaining peace for the City of Norfolk. The department was established in 1797, covers 66 square miles, and protects over 244,000 residents;Hear from one of our own and join today! Click Here! ( Values of Norfolk Police:S.H.I.E.L.D. - Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, DiversityNorfolk Police Academy:Police Recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy. The Academy will provide recruits with classroom training, physical fitness and police situation simulation training.We conduct three (3) academy classes per year. Because we recruit on a year-round basis and offer testing several times per year, we process applications in the order received for the next available academy class, typically scheduled in April, August, and December each year.Upon academy graduation, recruits receive a career progression to Police Officer and an increase in salary to $53,942.Opportunities for Advancement:In addition to annual pay increases authorized by the Norfolk City Council, Police Officers may be eligible for competitive career progression:+ Police Officer, starting salary - $53,942+ Master Police Officer, starting salary - $59,621+ Police Sergeant, starting salary - $70,059+ Police Lieutenant, starting salary - $86,014+ Police Captain, starting salary - $96,782+ Assistant Chief of Police, starting salary - $115,417Essential Functions+ Attends and completes the state-certified Basic Recruit Training course conducted by the Norfolk Police Training Academy.+ Performs limited, non-hazardous Police functions.+ May perform covert investigations designed to infiltrate, gather intelligence data, identify criminal activity and result in arrest and prosecution.+ Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City's Civil Service Commission.+ Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.No experience required.Additional Information & RequirementsOther Requirements:+ Must possess a valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date).+ U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).+ Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of application with the City of Norfolk.+ Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.Application Process:+ Police Recruit applicants must submit a City of Norfolk online employment application with ALL required documents as outlined below.+ Failure to include ALL of the required documents and/or certificates will result in your employment application being deemed incomplete and will not be given further consideration in the recruitment process.+ Documents cannot be added to your employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted.+ For any questions, please email Police Recruiting (...@norfolk.gov?subject=Request for information regarding the Police Recruit position) .*** All copies of certifications and licenses must be attached to your application ***+ Valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date).+ Complete and recent (generated within 1 year of application date) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report from the state in which you are licensed. This report should show driving history. This needs to be a complete report, the end of the document should read, This ends transmission or End of record. + Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form , via the link provided. This form must be notarized.+ Completed Credit Authorization Form , via the link provided. This form must be notarized.+ Free Notarization Option for both forms: Please contact Police Recruiting to set up an appointment to have your form notarized free of charge.+ High school diploma or GED certification. Proof of a higher education diploma is also acceptable.+ DD 214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).+ Completed Military Waiver Form ( , via the link provided, if applicable (prior military only).+ Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport (for proof of citizenship.) Please see the below information if you were not born in the U.S.+ If you are the child of a U.S. citizen parent and you were born outside of the United States, your citizenship depends on the law that was in effect when you were born. In most cases, you will need to show evidence that at least one of your parents was a U.S. citizen and lived in the United States or its possessions for a period of time. To obtain recognition of citizenship, you may attach one of the following documents to your employment application:+ Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form N-600), Certificate of Citizenship. For Naturalized or derivative citizens, please attach your Original Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.Automatic Disqualifiers:The following automatic disqualifiers will result in the immediate discontinuance of your employment application being processed:Criminal Conduct:+ Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the three years of applying.+ Conviction of hit and run (personal injury involved).+ Conviction of hit and run (property) within three years of applying.+ Conviction of any offence involving moral turpitude, including concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, and or perjury. Larceny conviction within three years of applying.Driving Record:+ Driver's license suspension within the past 12 months because of moving violations (misdemeanors or traffic infractions).+ Extensive moving violation (misdemeanors or traffic infractions) convictions (resulting in more than 10 Department of Motor Vehicles demerit points).Use of Narcotics or Drugs:+ Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule l of the Code of Virginia. (Includes Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc., excludes the use of marijuana).+ Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of the Code of Virginia (includes Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.) within five years of applying. Any non-medicinal use of such substances older than five years before applying shall be an automatic disqualifier if it involved more than minimal experimentation.+ Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedules III-VI of the Code of Virginia (includes illegal steroids, huffing, etc.) or any noxious chemical inhalant, within six months of applying.+ Any use of marijuana or hashish after applying.+ 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, except the use of marijuana before applying.Military:+ Dishonorable discharge from the military.Honesty:+ Deceit or dishonesty in the application or examination process.Overview of Process:Applicants must successfully complete the following steps.+ Personal History Booklet - used to gather information of your personal history.+ Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.+ Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds+ Recommended Training Program for Applicants ( Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology , provided at City expense.+ Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records.+ Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application.+ Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen , provided at City expense.Tobacco Use:Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.Signing Bonu s :This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and/or recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.+ 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.+ RetirementIf 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-CityPositions 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.01The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications. Please be specific and honest 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 move forward with the recruitment process 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.02I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers and certify to the best of my knowledge that none of the conditions apply to me. I also certify that I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Police Recruit.+ I have read and understand the above statement. I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Police Recruit.03What is your highest completed level of education?+ High school diploma or GED equivalent+ Some college, training or certifications+ Associate's Degree or equivalent+ Bachelor's Degree+ Master's Degree04Are you at least 20 years and 6 months of age?+ Yes+ No05Do you possess a current and valid Driver's License?+ Yes+ No06Is your current driver's license suspended?+ Yes+ No07Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past three (3) years?+ Yes+ No08Do you have more than ten (10) demerit points on your Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record? (i.e. -11 points, -12 points, etc.) Demerit points are typically assigned as a result of traffic violations.+ Yes+ No09Has your driver's license been suspended within the past 12 months due to moving violations?+ Yes+ No10This 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. citizen11Please 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 Veteran12What 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/A13Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?+ Yes+ No14If 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/A15A 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 result 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; the time that has passed since 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 a 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 misdemeanor16If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.17Have you used any type of illegal drug or substance within six (6) months of submitting your application?+ Yes+ No18Have 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+ No19Have 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+ No20Have you participated in any excessive use of marijuana, for example, more than ten (10) times within one (1) calendar year?+ Yes+ No21Any use of marijuana or hashish after submitting your application is an automatic disqualifier.+ I acknowledge and I understand this requirement.22If you answered yes to question(s) 17 through 20, 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 process23Provide 3 references (not including relatives, former employers, fellow employees or school teachers) who are responsible adults of reputable standing within their community who have known you well during the past 5 years. Please include in your response the name, addresses, phone numbers and the number of years you have known them.24Chronologically list all of your residences for the past 10 years. Include address while attending school if away from home. The format for this information is as follows: from date to date, street address, city, state and zip code.25Please provide the name of 3 past or present neighbors. Please include in your response the names, addresses, phone numbers and the number of years you have known them.26Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.27This position is required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that you will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty, if you are conditionally selected for hire.+ I acknowledge that I understand this requirement28As 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 requirement29This position requires the ability to work a varied work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.+ I acknowledge that I understand this requirement30The Department of Human Resources relies exclusively on email to maintain efficient and effective communication with Police Recruit applicants. A valid and current email address must be indicated on your employment application in order to receive time-sensitive information pertaining to the application process.+ The email address indicated on this employment application is current, valid and can be used as a primary means of communicating with me regarding the Police Recruit application process.31If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing N/A. 32How did you become aware the Norfolk Police Department was hiring? (Please check all that apply)+ Career Job/Event (please provide the name of the event in question 34)+ Radio Ad+ TV Ad+ Billboard Ad+ Magazine Ad+ Flyer Ad+ Military Resources: Career Development Resources Center+ Military Resources: TAP+ Facebook+ LinkedIn+ YouTube+ Instagram+ Print Ad: Poster/Sign+ Print Ad: Banner+ Tidewater Community College+ Old Dominion University+ Norfolk State University+ Google search+ Norfolk.gov+ Government.Jobs+ Indeed+ Text to Apply+ NPDjobs.com+ Other33If none of the selections to question 32 applied to you, please indicate how you heard about the Norfolk Police Department hiring.34I have attached ALL of the required documents and/or certificates to my employment application. I understand that failure to include ALL required documents and/or certificates will result in my employment application being deemed incomplete and that incomplete employment applications will not be given further consideration in the recruitment process. I further understand that documents cannot be added to my employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted. For a list of the required documents, please review the Description Tab and Application Process section of this job announcement.+ Yes+ NoRequired QuestionAgencyCity of NorfolkApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email