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Pre-Certified Police Officer (In-State) The basic duties of a police officer include patrolling, traffic enforcement, responding to calls for service and addressing the community concerns related to crime and quality of life issues. Pre-certified Officers will attend an abbreviated 14-week academy and will receive a full field training experience to maximize assimilation and familiarization, emphasizing Chesterfield County Police Department philosophy, policies and procedures. The Chesterfield County Police Department is a progressive and professional department located in Central Virginia near the City of Richmond. We offer paid training, permanent shifts and a take home vehicle. We also offer paid retirement and a GI Bill approved academy. The department is a full service agency with 21 specialized units including SWAT, K-9 and Investigations. Officers are eligible to join specialized units two years after field training.
Position:	Pre-Certified Police Officer (In-State)
Organization:	Chesterfield County Police Department
Location:	Chesterfield, VA United States
Salary:	Depends on Qualifications
Posting Start Date:	12/3/2019
Date Posted:	7/7/2020
Requirements	For in-state applicants, possess a current Virginia law enforcement certification or have relinquished certification within two years preceding date of hire. Must have completed one consecutive year of sworn service upon completion of a field training program. Must have left former agency in good standing to be considered. High school diploma or GED; must be a US citizen; successful applicants must pass a written and a physical agility test, possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months and no DUI conviction within the past five years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height; no conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors; no conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest pleas to: misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including petit larceny; any misdemeanor sex offense; or any domestic assault; pass an extensive background investigation which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening. How to apply: Apply online at www.chesterfieldpd.com -Go to www.chesterfieldpd.com -Scroll down the page and click "Apply – Police Officer Pre-Certified (In-State)" -Click "Apply" and submit completed application Once you apply, it takes approximately 7-10 business days for us to process your application and then we will reach out to you via email. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders.
Status:	This listing expires on: 7/7/2021