Master Police Officer (Certified Police Officer)

About the position

The Norfolk Police Department (NPD) 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. Virginia Certified Police Officers or Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States will participate in an 8-week academy training program at the Norfolk Police Department Training Center. The academy, in addition to Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and NPD requirements, will provide legal, firearms, driving tactics and defensive tactics training.

Responsibilities

• Performs the regular duties of an officer as well as specialized technical functions.
• Enforce state and local laws.
• Performs patrol duties and responds to calls for service.
• Conducts criminal and traffic investigations, field interviews, serves warrants, subpoenas and other court papers.
• Issues summons and makes arrests, watches for criminal, suspicious, or hazardous situations and takes appropriate policy action as necessary.
• Provides assistance and information to the public and assists in the prosecution of offenders.
• Maintains administrative requirements and provides public information.
• Assists supervisor with administrative responsibilities.
• Conduct investigations, serve as lead officer in the absence of the supervisor, and assists with crime scene processing.
• Provides guidance and directions to co-workers in the performance of duties.
• Serves on department committees and/or focus groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Six (6) years of continuous service as a certified Police Officer.
• DCJS certification.
• Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification.
• National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) certification.
• Valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date).
• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.
• Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form, via the provided link. This form must be notarized.
• Completed Credit Authorization Form, via the link provided. This form must be notarized.
• Completed Military Waiver Form, via the link provided, if applicable (prior military only).
• Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport (for proof of citizenship).

Nice-to-haves

• Proof of a higher education diploma is also acceptable.
• DD 214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).

Benefits

• One-time $5,000 signing bonus paid in two increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and/or recruit academy.