DCJS Certified Police Officer, Town of Front Royal, VA, Front Royal, VA
Town of Front Royal, VA -
Front Royal, VA,
US
DCJS Certified Police Officer
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
Salary: $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Front Royal, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00136
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date: 8/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Virginia Certified / Lateral Police Officer applicants ONLY.
Sign-On Bonus $7,500
VRS Multiplier 1.85%
The Front Royal Police Department is seeking dedicated and committed Virginia DCJS certified officers. We are offering a generous incentive to officers who are current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified. A certified officer will receive a cash bonus of $7,500. NOTE: This bonus is rewarded upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program and signing a 2-year employment commitment with the Front Royal Police Department. Officers that have separated from FRPD within the past 12 months are not eligible.
The department has 12-hour permanent shifts resulting in working an average of 13 days per month. The minimum pay for certified officers is $55,000 annually, negotiable dependent upon experience, qualifications and certifications. The department is a full-service department. Benefits include Virginia State Retirement with the Hazardous Duty (LEOS) supplement, Deferred Compensation options, health, wellness and supplemental insurances, substantial paid time off, and tuition assistance benefits.
Police Officers perform difficult protective service work within the Police Department. They are responsible for the safety and good order of the community, identifying criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehending offenders and participating in subsequent court proceedings. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard.
Requirements
Work Environment
Physical Demands
The Town of Front Royal offers a comprehensive benefits package. To read more about our Benefits, please visit our
Location : Front Royal, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00136
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date: 8/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Virginia Certified / Lateral Police Officer applicants ONLY.
Sign-On Bonus $7,500
VRS Multiplier 1.85%
The Front Royal Police Department is seeking dedicated and committed Virginia DCJS certified officers. We are offering a generous incentive to officers who are current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified. A certified officer will receive a cash bonus of $7,500. NOTE: This bonus is rewarded upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program and signing a 2-year employment commitment with the Front Royal Police Department. Officers that have separated from FRPD within the past 12 months are not eligible.
The department has 12-hour permanent shifts resulting in working an average of 13 days per month. The minimum pay for certified officers is $55,000 annually, negotiable dependent upon experience, qualifications and certifications. The department is a full-service department. Benefits include Virginia State Retirement with the Hazardous Duty (LEOS) supplement, Deferred Compensation options, health, wellness and supplemental insurances, substantial paid time off, and tuition assistance benefits.
Police Officers perform difficult protective service work within the Police Department. They are responsible for the safety and good order of the community, identifying criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehending offenders and participating in subsequent court proceedings. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard.
- On an assigned shift, operate a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
- Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls and complaints.
- Enforce traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations.
- Serve warrants and make arrests.
- Maintain warrant records.
- Testify in court.
- Provide police escorts and direct traffic.
- Perform residential and commercial checks.
- Fill out arrest records, fingerprints, and photograph suspects.
- Perform prisoner security functions.
- Investigate traffic accidents.
- Report unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities.
- Interview victims and witnesses.
- Perform property and evidence duties.
- Prepare detailed reports on activities and assignments.
- Participate in a variety of in-service training programs.
- May be assigned collateral duties such as investigations, radar patrol, DUI patrol, community policing, or training, as qualified.
- May be assigned special duties such as school program presentations, evidence transport, etc.
- Perform related tasks as required.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Experience: Virginia DCJS Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Valid Drivers License
- Fundamental principles of police techniques
- Federal, state, and local laws
- Police investigative techniques
- Geography of the town and location of important buildings
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
- Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Be organized and capable of multi-tasking.
- Deal with both juveniles and adults.
- Analyze evidence collected at various scenes.
- Question suspects with tact and respect.
- Establish working relationships with other employees.
Work Environment
- The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
- The officer may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
- This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The Town of Front Royal offers a comprehensive benefits package. To read more about our Benefits, please visit our