Job Details

Salary: $25.64 - $39.01 Hourly
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: WAE - Hourly
Job Number: 09021
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: 1/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function
"Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring."

Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division.

The City of Hampton is seeking a Camera Enforcement Officer to operate and review video equipment platforms, including Red-Light, Speed, School or Work Zones, and high-risk intersection segments. Enforcement of the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. This position is within the Traffic Unit and works under close supervision, according to set procedures.
* This is a part time position for 25 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must be a DCJS Certified Police Officer, or be a "Retired sworn law-enforcement officer," as defined in § 46.2-882.1, who at the time of retirement kept an up-to-date certification and retired honorably in good standing. A retired sworn law-enforcement officer shall not be required to keep an up-to date certification after the date of his retirement.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

Additional Requirements

• May require some local travel and use of a personal vehicle for training and court appearance, case preparation and court testimony.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Examples of Work

• Reviews traffic enforcement cameras for accuracy and authenticates violations.
• Testifies in court when required for video traffic enforcement case prosecution.
• Processes, examines, and analyzes electronically stored data related to speed and red-light camera enforcement.
• Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images.
• Operates software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, Adobe, Web browser (Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.) and any other web-based software required.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-###-####, 1-800-###-#### or

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following options best describes your highest level of education preferably in the Criminal Justice field?

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Some college coursework in Criminal Justice

02

This position is only available to DCJS Certified Police Officer, or be a "Retired sworn law-enforcement officer. Which of the following options best reflects your current status

• DCJS Certified Police Officer
• Retired sworn law-enforcement officer
• None of the above

03

I understand that I must successfully complete a Police Division background investigation to include a polygraph examination and preemployment screening for controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
05

I understand that this position may require some local travel and use of a personal vehicle for training and court appearance, case preparation and court testimony.

• Yes
• No

06

The following forms must be submitted To the Police Recruitment Team within 5 days of the closing of this post. PDF copies of the questionnaires may be emailed to recruiting@. or hand delivered to 300 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23669. Pictures (jpegs, png) files will not be accepted.Afterward, you may use your back browser button to return to this page.
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