Police Officer (Part-Time Harbor Patrol)

About the position

The Norfolk Police Department is committed to represent one of the most diverse cities in the region. Norfolk is home to over 244,000 residents include an array of social, economic, and ethnic groups. It is the Norfolk Police Department's mission to recruit, attract, and maintain a diverse work agency that will represent our city, citizens, and the communities we serve. The Norfolk Police Department is excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled, DCJS Law Enforcement certified individual to join our team as a part-time police officer. We are seeking experienced and highly motivated candidates who are eager to contribute to our mission of ensuring safety and security on the waterways of Norfolk, Virginia, and surrounding jurisdictions as needed. This position plays a critical role in but not limited to, conducting search and rescue operations, enforcing boating laws, responding to calls for service, investigating criminal activities, and providing counter-terrorism patrols for high value maritime assets. If you are passionate about law enforcement and have a commitment to excellence in public service, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts search and rescue operations.
• Enforce boating safety laws.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Investigate boating accidents and criminal activity.
• Provide counter-terrorism patrols to military installations, shipyards, nuclear power plants, and other high-value maritime assets.
• Assist in prosecution of offenders by preparing cases, testifying in court, and maintaining knowledge of state, local and federal laws.
• Maintain administrative requirements.
• Proficiently and properly operate required equipment.

Requirements

• Certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.
• Must be currently employed as a certified police officer or separated as a certified police officer no more than twenty-four (24) months.
• Three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified police officer in another state of the United States for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.
• Knowledge of Public Safety Marine Operations including boat operations, navigation, marine radio communications, port security, marine search and rescue, towing and trailering heavy equipment, and public safety diving or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred Maritime Qualifications such as National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
• Military or Commercial License and/or qualifications.
• USCG Licenses.

Benefits

• Employer provided parking.
• Access to membership in credit union.