Police Officer I

Blacksburg, Town of•Blacksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Upon completion or in execution of a Basic Law Enforcement Certification, the Police Officer I performs police and law enforcement work involving a variety of general police assignments including but not limited to: enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant.

Requirements

Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Nice To Haves

VA Certified Officers with less than 2 years experience
VA Certified Officers with 2 or more years experience

Responsibilities

Enforcing laws
Investigating criminal activity
Ensuring safety of public
Collecting evidence
Testifying in court
Maintaining files and records
Preparing reports

Benefits

Starting pay: $54,850 (non-certified)
VA Certified: $55,947 - $60,559 (based on years of service and experience)
$2500 bonus for VA Certified Officers with less than 2 years experience (payout in payments)
$5000 bonus for VA Certified Officers with 2 or more years experience (payout in payments)
40 hours of recruit leave is available for VA Certified Officers
Eligibility for Hazardous Duty Supplement through the Virginia Retirement System
12 hour fixed shifts (Monday-Sunday 0700-1900 / 1900-0700)
Dedicated training unit
Opportunities to serve with specialized units
Tuition assistance for job-related college education after 1 year of employment ($2400/maximum per fiscal year)
Take Home Vehicle Program
On-site personal trainer
Abbreviated field training for Virginia certified Police Officers
Shift Differential
Eligibility for Comprehensive Benefits package including a VRS Retirement Plan; Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA); and wellness programs