Hourly Police Officer - VA DCJS Certified

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is seeking hourly Virginia DCJS certified officers. This position is for current Virginia Law Enforcement Officers only. VA Certified Officers will complete an application, personal history statement, polygraph examination, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination, and medical examination prior to employment. Applicants must have experience as an officer in a law enforcement organization of similar size and functional responsibility as the Lynchburg Police Department. Previously employed law-enforcement officers are eligible to apply. Officers will work a minimum of 8 hours each week, with the authorization to work additional hours up to a maximum of 28 hours each week. There are no benefits associated with this position. Specific timelines apply for separated or retired officers to be eligible for recertification training.

Requirements

Must be a VA Certified Law Enforcement Officer
High school diploma or GED required.
Possession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
Must have at least three years of continuous valid licensing, no DUI convictions within the last three years, and an overall pattern of safe vehicle operation and driving habits.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
Must have experience as an officer in a law enforcement organization of similar size and functional responsibility as the Lynchburg Police Department.
Resigned – Separated from Service less than 3 years ago
Retired – Retired from service less than 5 years ago

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a patrol vehicle to observe violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
Responds to dispatched calls such as domestic situations, alarm, advice calls, etc.
Enforces local and state laws and issue summonses for parking and traffic violations.
Works radar and conducts traffic checks.
Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims regarding crime reported and completes detailed incident reports.
Obtains and serves warrants, make arrests and testifies in court.
Maintains various types of records and files such as personal court appearances.
Conducts crime scene searches, collects and preserves evidence, and submits lab reports.
Investigates and reports traffic accidents and directs traffic when necessary.
Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, presents evidence, interviews victims and witnesses, performs property and evidence duties.
Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities.
Prepares detailed reports.
Responds to animal control calls when animal warden is unavailable.
Assists at special events such as crowd control at parades, VIP security, etc.
Provides public services such as unlocking vehicles and escorts.
Participates in the tactical response to special threat situations such as terrorism, hostage taking, and natural and man-made disasters or accidents; may be called upon to be a tactical training officer.
Assist with person check calls for service, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary Detention Orders, including Temporary Detention Order transports to locations throughout the state.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.