Virginia Certified Police Officer

Town of Vienna • Vienna, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Police Officer in the Town of Vienna Police Department from applicants who are currently Virginia Certified Police Officers with 2 or more years of law enforcement experience to include patrol experience. Highly Qualified candidate(s) may be given an oral interview, a conditional job offer, a background investigation, a polygraph examination, a physical examination, and a psychological examination. A waiver of these steps will be considered through background and experience. After successful completion of the process, a final interview with the Chief of Police will be scheduled. Upon receipt of the application, it will be reviewed by a background investigator, ELIGIBLE candidates will receive a Personal History Statement (PHS) to complete and return. If you have questions regarding this specific posting, please contact Sergeant Conor Tracy Directly at [email protected].

Requirements

• Virginia Certified Police Officer who is a graduate of a Virginia DCJS Certified Academy
• 2 or more years of law enforcement experience to include patrol experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Possession of a valid operator's license
• U.S. Citizenship required at time of application
• No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions
• Must be of good character and reputation
• Have favorable credit record
• The ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens
• Successful completion of the applicant screening process

Nice To Haves

• Highly Qualified candidate(s) may be given an oral interview, a conditional job offer, a background investigation, a polygraph examination, a physical examination, and a psychological examination. A waiver of these steps will be considered through background and experience.
• Those with the highest levels of job-related experience, education and qualifications will receive favorable consideration

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in police cruiser; responds to calls or initiates actions, as appropriate; backs up other units in the area; enforce vehicle, traffic and criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Town of Vienna.
• Responds to calls involving criminal violations; secure scene to restore peace and protect evidence; call for additional assistance as needed; interview complainants and witnesses; collect evidence; apprehend and process suspects; complete criminal offense reports; make court appearances as necessary.
• Respond to calls involving traffic accidents; secure scene to protect victims and property; give first aid and call for medical assistance; interview participants and witnesses, collect other related information and complete reports.
• Enforcement of all traffic regulations; control and redirect traffic by setting up roadblocks and diversion devices and using hand signals or lights in congested areas and scenes of emergency or danger; promote traffic safety; assist stranded motorists; enforce parking restrictions; and prevent or eliminate blockage of sidewalks, streets, and other public accesses.
• Use speed measuring devices, monitor speed of traffic, or conduct selective enforcement measures in accordance with established goals and objectives; stop violators and issue warning or summons; conduct tests for the determination of intoxication where appropriate.
• Perform police duties at parades, processions, and other police events in assigned areas; check and report on deficient streetlights, signs, road surface or other facilities which serve the public.
• Conduct follow-up investigations: interview witnesses, victims, and others and take statements; Interrogate suspect; examine records and collect evidence to be used for criminal prosecution; testify in court; prepare detailed investigative reports; serve warrants, obtain subpoenas, and make arrests; conduct surveillance; work undercover as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED