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City of Norfolk, VA

Police Officer (Certified Police Officer or Virginia Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Trans

City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Police Officer (Certified Police Officer or Virginia Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Transfers)

Join the Norfolk Police Department as a Police Officer. We are currently accepting applications for: Virginia Certified Police Officers Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States Virginia In-State Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Lateral Transfers Application process details and department information are provided below. Application Process

Documents cannot be added after submission. Questions? Email Police Recruiting. About Norfolk Police

Established in 1797, Norfolk Police Department has a rich history of safeguarding lives and property, and maintaining peace for over 244,000 residents across 66 square miles. Core Values

S.H.I.E.L.D.: Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, Diversity. Academy Information

Virginia Certified Police Officers: 5-7 weeks training at Norfolk Police Department Training Center. Out-of-State Certified Officers: 8 weeks training in legal, firearms, driving, and defensive tactics. Virginia Jailor/Deputy Sheriff: 25-26 weeks training, including classroom, physical fitness, and simulation. Essential Functions

Enforce laws, perform patrol duties, respond to calls. Investigate crimes, serve warrants, issue summons, make arrests. Assist the public, maintain administrative requirements, and communicate effectively. Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, U.S. citizenship, passing all assessments, and necessary certifications. Specific Requirements for Each Role

Virginia Certified Officers: DCJS certification, 1+ year active service. Out-of-State Officers: DCJS certification, 3+ years active service. Jailor/Deputy: Virginia-approved training, 1+ year active service. Additional Requirements

Background checks, drug tests, honesty, and other disqualifiers listed. Application Steps

Complete Personal History Booklet, physical agility, psychological, background, polygraph, and medical exams. Benefits

Eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments. Other Details

Entry level, full-time, non-industry specific. This job posting is active and accepting applications.

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