Master Police Officer (Certified Police Officer) presso City of Norfolk, VA

About the Department

Currently Accepting Applications:                                              

• Virginia Certified Police Officers
• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States

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.

Position Duties

• 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.
• Performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, property, and the preservation of the constitutional rights of every citizen.
• 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. 
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Certified Police Officers:

• 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.

Other Qualifications

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License (prior to employment start date) .
• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.

1. Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.
   • Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds 
   • Recommended Training Program for Applicants
     
2. Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology, provided at City expense. 
3. Personal History Booklet - used to gather information of your personal history.
   
4. Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records.
5. Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application. 
6. Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen, provided at City expense.