Certified Police Officer

Job description

Salary: $58,752.00 - $71,584.00 Annually

Location : Hampton Police Department, Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 09410

Department: POLICE

Opening Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: 10/5/ :59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function

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.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

This community driven role patrols an assigned district during one of two shifts to enforce the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. May be assigned to various units within the Hampton Police Division.

Examples of Work

Minimum Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in in Police Science or related field of study preferred.

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 pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Must hold current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.

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 working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.

Requires frequent travel throughout the city and be rotated to any Police Officer position within the Police Division

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.

What You'll Be Doing: Patrol an assigned district within the City of Hampton using a patrol car or on foot to prevent crime or disturbance of peace and arrest violators.

Familiarize self with housing, businesses and persons within the district. Notice suspicious persons and unusual conditions and makes preliminary investigations. Examine premises of unoccupied buildings and checks doors and windows for security.

Reports hazards that endanger public safety such as malfunctioning traffic signals, damaged utility structures, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits of a Certified Police Officer: Upon completion of required on-the-job training and probationary period, eligible for promotional opportunities and specialized assignments

Transferable years of service up to ten (10) years (Note: Years of service must have been in a comparable position)

Based on transferable years of service, salary may be equivalent to that of an officer with the same years of service

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans: Sentara Health Plans

EAP Provider: ComPsych

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard: Accident and Critical Illness

Chubb Term Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Other forms of leave include: Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include: New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Employee's birthday

The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS ) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement( ). For more information, visit

Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at or see

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Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED? Yes

No

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Are you at least 21 years of age (as of the date you submitted your application)? Yes

No

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I understand that this position is only open to applicants who are VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officers. Please answer "yes" or "no" below if you are or not a current VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officer. Yes

No

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I understand that I must also submit my training record from my previous department at the time I turn in my background questionnaire. Yes

No

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This position requires that you possess a valid Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton 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:

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I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination. Yes

No

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I understand that this position is non-exempt. Yes

No

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Have you ever been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) that has not been expunged, even if you were found not guilty, or the charges were dismissed? Yes

No

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Have you ever been rejected for employment or terminated for ANY reason, by ANY law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the agency and reason.

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Have you EVER been terminated from ANY job or received a written reprimand? If yes, please provide details below.

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Have you EVER, as an ADULT or JUVENILE, been arrested, charged, indicted or convicted for violation(s) of ANY city, municipal, state, or federal law, whether Felony or Misdemeanor? ? If so, provide an explanation that includes date, location, charge and disposition.

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Have you EVER been detained by ANY law enforcement representative, been the subject of ANY criminal investigation, or been named as the accused on a warrant? If "yes", please explain below in detail.

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Have you EVER received ANY tickets for traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) on ANY license that you have held since you began driving? If "yes", list type of violation, date received, jurisdiction, and disposition (i.e. fine, suspension, charge(s) dismissed) below.

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Have you EVER consumed ANY drugs prescribed for another person? If "yes" provide the name or type of drug(s) and the last time consumed:

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Have you EVER used, tried, ingested, or experimented with marijuana or ANY illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs or substances (i.e. heroin, cocaine, speed, LSD, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, pcp, ecstasy, hallucinogens, exotic drugs, spice/salvia, etc.)? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and when you last used it?

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Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.

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Have you ever had a charge, complaint, or lawsuit filed against you alleging excessive force or false arrest? If "yes", provide details below

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Have you ever been a member of the Armed Forces in the United States or foreign country? If so, indicate: branch of service, date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge. List ANY disciplinary actions (Article 15's, Court Martials, NJP's, Captains Mast, etc.) below.

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Have you ever been a complainant, victim, or been involved in a complaint of domestic violence? If "yes", please provide details below.

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Have you applied for ANY other Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal, State, & Local) either presently or in the past? If so, please provide the agency and results below.

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Have you purposely omitted ANY information from your employment application? Yes

No

Required Question

Worksite address

hampton, VA, 23661, US

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