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City of Charlottesville Police Recruit in United States
Police Recruit
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Police Recruit
Salary
$53,060.80 Annually
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
220700011
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
07/20/2022
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
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General Summary
(Note that applications received between mid-October to mid-May will be considered for the Summer Academy, July. Those received between mid-May to mid-October will be considered for the Winter Academy, January)
May be eligible for hiring bonus. Contact the Police Department for more information.
Typical hiring amount will be $ 25.51 an hour ($53,060.80 annually) .
This is a full-time, non-exempt, position and provides excellent benefits including but not limited to: health insurance options with employer contribution, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
The Charlottesville Police Department invites applications for the position of Police Recruit. Police Recruits, under instructional supervision, participate in a formal academy training to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy. Recruits will contribute to basic various law enforcement functions and may participate in ride alongs. The Academy provides recruits with classroom training, physical fitness, and simulation training. This position reports to a Police Corporal or Sergeant.
After successful completion of the police academy and Virginia certified police officer training, Recruits will be sworn in and assume the duties of Police Officer, which can be located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/classspecs/103540, and will begin a one-year probationary period which includes on-the-job field training that will expose trainees to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions.
ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants will be invited, by email to the email address provided on the submitted application, to participate in an online written examination and to create an online account to digitally sign and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and a Release of Personal Records Information Consent form.
Additional information about the process including the LAWFIT physical agility test, interviews, etc., can be found at https://www.charlottesville.gov/341/Employment-Opportunities.
All requests for special accommodations due to disability will be considered, but must be made in writing, must arrive no later than two weeks after your application was submitted, and must include verification of disability and state the form of accommodation which is requested. This request must be sent to:
Email (hr@charlottesville.gov)
OR
Human Resources Department
City of Charlottesville
605 East Main Street
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Participates in and receives formal training at the Police Academy. Coursework and training includes but is not limited to: scheduled physical fitness, criminal and traffic laws, search and seizure, first aid/CPR, fair and impartial policing, cultural diversity, prevention of bias-based policing, defense tactics utilizing de-escalation techniques, firearms, driver training, officer survival, DUI investigation, active shooter, speed measurement, and crime scene investigation.
Participates in ride alongs and experiences basic law enforcement functions necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Office, which includes but are not limited to skilled performance of traffic control, general investigations, crime prevention, communications, first aid, crime scene investigation procedures, and fingerprinting.
Becomes familiar with Virginia Laws and City ordinances.
Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department rules and regulations.
Becomes familiar with Charlottesville Police Department computer systems to obtain, track, and report information.
Participates in emergency vehicle operations training and firearm familiarization courses.
Participates in mandatory and elective trainings.
May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise.
Performs all duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and personal and professional integrity.
Performs related duties as required.
Education, Experience and Skills
Education Requirement:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Special Requirements:
Must be at least 20 years of age at time of the application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation.
By employment start date, possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. ( To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 ).
Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident alien who, in accordance with the requirements of the USCIS, is eligible and has applied for citizenship (proof is required). Note: an application for waiver of minimum qualifications (citizenship) must be obtained and approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
Must be able to successfully and satisfactorily pass all phases of the screening process, to include a written exam, physical agility test, oral interviews, completion of a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening.
Successful completion of the police academy and field training.
Must obtain and maintain: Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN), and Certification in Firearms Proficiency.
Must sign a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products on and off duty.
Automatic Disqualifiers: The following automatic disqualifiers will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued:
Any felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence, sex offenses, or crimes involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to perjury, larceny, embezzlement, check fraud, or income tax evasion.
Convicted of DUI or Hit & Run in the past 3 years.
Use of marijuana after date of application, regardless of location of use (includes states/countries where usage may be legal).
No non-prescription/unauthorized drug use after date of application, including but not limited to Adderall, Xanax, etc.
Pattern of illegal use or misuse of prescription drugs in the last 3 years.
Illegal experimental use of club drugs, such as Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, MDMA (Ecstasy), steroids, mushrooms, peyote, or aerosols within the last 3 years.
Experimental use of any schedule I, II, III, or IV drug within the last five (5) years not covered above.
Dealing (as an adult): manufacturing, cultivation, supplying, transporting, distributing, or selling any controlled, illegal or dangerous substance other than marijuana.
Military dishonorable discharge or bad conduct discharge.
Under criminal investigation or have criminal charges pending.
Any previous revocation or denial of certification as Police Officer or a suspension of current certified status.
Any body art, tattoo, or other modification (such as branding or gauges) that violates departmental policy.
Failure to provide a fully completed, honestly reported Personal History Statement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, public administration or related field from an accredited university or college; prior law enforcement, military, or corrections experience; current law enforcement certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia; professional working proficiency, or higher, in a foreign language or American Sign Language; law enforcement related internships.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures necessary to effectively interact with the public, victims, suspects, and officers of other agencies or the ability to acquire this knowledge and apply it to specific situations; ability to learn and understand state laws, city codes and ordinances; learn the geography of Charlottesville and location of important buildings; ability to learn departmental rules and regulations; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction; and to prepare clear, concise reports; ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to effectively communicate with all persons; ability to exercise good judgement in stressful situations; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action; ability to safely use motor vehicles; ability to learn and become proficient in the use of firearms and other equipment used in the performance of essential duties; ability to maintain high levels of ethical standards; ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Must be in satisfactory health, that would not restrict the ability to perform and safely complete academy training, field training, and performance of essential job functions of a Police Officer. (Reasonable accommodations may be made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.
Work Schedule: requires flexible shift hours (to include holidays, nights and weekends); sometimes remaining on assignments for prolonged periods. Position is subject to emergency call.
Work Environment: A majority of time spent in this position involves outside work. Work is performed in varied environments utilizing department assigned clothing and equipment (personal protective equipment, body armor, and other specialty equipment). Work may be performed in challenging terrain, tight or confined spaces, remote settings, and unprotected heights. Work may be performed in extreme temperatures, extreme brightness or darkness, and in traffic/roadways. Work may involve exposure to chemicals, explosives, electrical hazards, fumes, gases, allergens, blood-borne pathogens, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Demands: Police recruits/officers may be involved in numerous physically demanding activities in the police academy, during on-the-job training (field training), and throughout the work shift. These may include: extensive walking, standing, and running; sitting for extended periods of time; working in stressful and sometimes life threatening conditions; pursuing and arresting aggressive/hostile suspects; physically searching suspects; performing rescues from a potentially hazardous environment; performing CPR and first aid procedures; controlling crowds; operating a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions; carrying and demonstrating proficiency with firearms; qualifying annually with firearm and other less-lethal weapons.
Requires identifying hazards, persons, and evidence:
Vision: Distance-corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better binocularly with at least 20/40 in each eye. If glasses or hard contacts are worn, uncorrected distance vision must be 20/100 or better binocularly. Near-corrected visual acuity in the better eye of no less than 20/40. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties (e.g., identify house numbers, license plates, vehicle descriptions, suspect/victim descriptions, evidence, status of brake and traffic lights, body language, potential weapons, and weapons qualifications).
Hearing: Must be able to understand speech in noisy areas, understand whispered speech, and localize sounds (e.g. conversations, radio communications, alarms, requests for assistance).
Smell: Must be able to smell hazardous materials, and contraband (e.g., alcohol on the breath).
Touch: Must be able to touch (feel) concealed weapons, heat, moisture.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 1, 2022
Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.
- LEAVE:
Vacation:
3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years
3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years
4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years
5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years
6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years
6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years
7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years
Sick:
4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
Holidays:
14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
- INSURANCE:
Aetna Medical –
Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
(Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
Dental (Delta Dental)
No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20
Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50
$1,500 maximum annual benefit
$1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
$130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
Life:
Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
AFLAC: Optional
Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
Long Term Disability
Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
- RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.
Pension:
Choose from two options:
A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
Supplemental:
Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
- OTHER BENEFITS:
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Health Care Expenses
Dependent Care Expenses
Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
Wellness Programs:
Gym Reimbursement Program
Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
Weight Watchers at Work
Bike Commuter Program:
Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
Employee Assistance Program:
A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.
01
The Police Department relies on email to maintain efficient and effective communication with Police Recruit applicants. A valid and current email address must be provided on your employment application in order to receive time-sensitive information pertaining to the process.
I have reviewed the email address provided on this employment application. It is current, valid, and can be used as a primary means of communicating with me regarding the Police Recruit process and information.
02
Have you applied to the Charlottesville Police Department before?
Yes
No
03
Are you at least 20 years of age?
Yes
No
04
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency?
Yes
No
05
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
06
If you are not a U.S. citizen, have you applied for U.S. citizenship?
Yes; I applied for U.S. citizenship and am willing and able to provide a copy for review
No; I have not applied for U.S. citizenship
Not applicable to me
07
Do you have prior work experience with a police department?
Yes, as a police officer
Yes, in a support position
No
08
Do you have prior work experience with a corrections department or jail?
Yes, as a correctional officer or detention specialist
Yes, in a support position
No
09
Do you have military experience with a discharge of Honorable or General (under honorable conditions)?
Yes
No
10
Can you speak, read, and/or write proficiently a language other than English?
Yes
No
11
This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?
Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
12
Have you ever been convicted for any violation(s) of law, including moving traffic violations? *A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from all jobs. A conviction will be judged on its own merits with respect to time, circumstances, seriousness, and the extent to which it is related to the job for which you are applying.
Yes
No
13
If "yes" to #12, please provide the following: Description of offense, Statute or ordinance if known, Date of charge, Date of Conviction, and County, City, State of Conviction.
14
To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but are not a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications must be stated on the employment application itself.
Yes
No
15
I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Charlottesville
Address
P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902
Phone
(434) 970-3490
Website
http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs