Police Recruit (No Experience)

City of Norfolk • Va 23502, VA

9h • $61,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Police Recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy. The Academy will provide recruits with classroom training, physical fitness and police situation simulation training. We conduct three (3) academy classes per year. Because we recruit on a year-round basis and offer testing several times per year, we process applications in the order received for the next available academy class, typically scheduled in April, August, and December each year. Upon academy graduation, recruits receive a career progression to Police Officer and an increase in salary to $61,200.

Requirements

• Requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• No experience required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date).
• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of application with the City of Norfolk.
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds

Responsibilities

• Attends and completes the state-certified Basic Recruit Training course conducted by the Norfolk Police Training Academy.
• Performs limited, non-hazardous Police functions.
• May perform covert investigations designed to infiltrate, gather intelligence data, identify criminal activity and result in arrest and prosecution.
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City's Civil Service Commission.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus at completion of the recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

What This Job Offers

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