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Police Officer - LateralThe City of Richmond Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer - Lateral. The purpose of the class is to execute general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. This class is responsible for patrolling the city, responding to citizen calls, conducting preliminary investigation activities, and maintaining police records. This class works according to set procedures under general supervision.Duties include but are not limited to:Patrolling assigned city jurisdiction for traffic and other violations utilizing a variety of means of transportation including patrol car, motorcycle, bicycle, and horseMaking traffic stops and intervening in other criminal activityConducting general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaintsObtaining and issuing warrantsMarking and packaging evidenceProcessing crime scenesInvestigating potential arson casesProviding surveillanceInterviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victimsFingerprinting and photographing suspectsConducting computer-generated searches to gather information on suspectsPreparing for and participating in prosecution of cases in courtInteracting with City and community agencies and groupsResponding to citizen calls, complaints and requests for informationMaintaining case files, data and preparing regular reportsOther duties as assigned when neededSuccessful completion of an interview, thorough background investigation, to include a polygraph exam, physical and drug/alcohol screening, is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 60-90 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.Must have met criteria for previous Career Development level for Police Recruit. Requires one year of experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer. The preferred candidate will currently be certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Law Enforcement Officer. In order to qualify for a waiver of any portion of Basic Training, there are 2 requirements that must be met: Option 1 - The individual must have at least thirty-six (36) months of certified experience prior to separation and has been separated from such employment less than twenty-four (24) months.Knowledge of basic mathematics; English language; and capacity to learn to operate technical equipment such as police computers, radios, radar devices and cameras; firearms. Skills diffusing hostile situations; reading, interpreting and applying codes, rules, regulations, laws, departmental policies, procedures, principles, and practices of law enforcement; driving in normal as well as adverse conditions; navigating with a map and GPS; writing reports clearly and concisely; with interpersonal communication; communication in writing and verbally. Abilities problem solving; exhibiting a calm temperament and maturity; following standard procedures and established practices to resolve problems; exhibiting compassion and respect; handling stressful situations; respecting authority; following orders; making timely decisions under stress; exercising discretion, good judgment, and good decision-making; working with a diverse public in a courteous and respectful manner.Minimum Training and Experience: High school or General Education Diploma (GED). An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements: US citizenship; Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License. The selected candidate must be in possession of a valid Law Enforcement Certification from the Department of Criminal Justice Service.Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, heights, disease/pathogens, explosives, and violence. The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at
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richmond, VA, 23220, US
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