Job Details

Norfolk Police

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.

Core Values of Norfolk Police: S.H.I.E.L.D. - Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, Diversity

Norfolk Police Academy Information:

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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education/Experience

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.

Additional Information & Requirements

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.

Overview of Process: Applicants must successfully complete the following steps.

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

Tobacco Use: Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

Questions: For any questions, please email Police Recruiting.