Position overview
The Police Officer Trainee position is a paid, entry-level role for individuals committed to protecting and serving their community. Trainees attend our Basic Law Enforcement Academy to gain the knowledge, skills, and certifications to become a Basic Law Enforcement Officer in Virginia.
Through rigorous coursework, physical training, and hands-on practice, trainees prepare for careers in areas like criminal law, traffic enforcement, and community policing. Upon completing the academy, trainees are sworn in as certified officers and begin a rewarding career as Chesapeake Police Officers.
becoming a Police Officer - Trainee
This position pays a starting annual salary of $51,150 and bumps up to $55,100 upon completion of the Academy
- Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas; maintains contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
- Responds to calls for police service and responds to crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other incidents; apprehends lawbreakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
- Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
- Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
- Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI or other investigations.
- Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required; may testify in civil and criminal court proceedings or give depositions.
- Attends training meetings, in-service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education:
- Requires high school diploma or GED
- Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required
Other Requirements:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be at least 19 and a half years of age at the time of application
- This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis. In order to accommodate the 24-hour service, this job classification is required to work rotating schedules, which include working weekends and holidays and may involve work over regularly scheduled hours when required by operational necessity
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