Police Officer - VA DCJS Certified

Description Current Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Only* If you are NOT currently a Certified Law Enforcement Officer apply for the Police Officer job posting.The Lynchburg Police Department is currently offering a lateral transfer program for Virginia DCJS certified officers. VA Certified Officers will complete this application, polygraph examination, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination and medical examination prior to employment.$5,000 sign-on bonusAll Police Officers will receive 40 hours of vacation time and 40 hours of sick time upon hire100% of Law Enforcement Officer credit will be used to determine salary and rank. (Jail officers, courtroom security officers, sworn security officers, and any other sworn officer that has not conducted policing similar to the responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer are not eligible.)Years of service a Virginia Certified Officer must have before obtaining rank is:A minimum of 2 years to obtain POII - $53,006.80 - $55,723.20A minimum of 4 years to obtain POIII - $57,512.00 - $79,185.60Essential DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.On assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;Responds to dispatched calls such as domestic situations, alarm, advice calls, etc.;Enforces local and state laws and issue summonses for parking and traffic violations;Works radar and conducts traffic checks;Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims regarding crime reported and completes detailed incident reports;Obtains and serves warrants, make arrests and testifies in court;Maintains various types of records and files such as personal court appearances;Conducts crime scene searches, collects and preserves evidence, and submits lab reports;Investigates and reports traffic accidents and directs traffic when necessary;Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, presents evidence, interviews victims and witnesses, performs property and evidence duties;Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;Prepares detailed reports;Responds to animal control calls when animal warden is unavailable;Assists at special events such as crowd control at parades, VIP security, etc.;Provides public services such as unlocking vehicles and escorts;May serve as field training officer and instruct junior officers in proper police procedures, practices and techniques, use of equipment and departmental policy;Assists in the establishment of work schedules, assignment and supervision of work of subordinate officers; conducts roll call;Participates in the tactical response to special threat situations such as terrorism, hostage taking, and natural and man-made disasters or accidents; may be called upon to be a tactical training officer.Additional DutiesOther duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Education And Experience RequiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be a VA Certified Law Enforcement OfficerHigh school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.Additional RequirementsPossession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. Must have at least three years of continuous valid licensing, no DUI convictions within the last three years, and an overall pattern of safe vehicle operation and driving habits.Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefitLife insurance at no cost to the employeeOptional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistancePaid Time OffEmployees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures01I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate to my knowledge. I understand that any intentional omission of information and dishonestly will eliminate me from further consideration of employment with the Lynchburg Police Department.YesNo02Please provide the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification purposes.03Where in Virginia are you a Certified Law Enforcement Officer? (If you are not a VA certified law enforcement officer do not complete this application).04Do you possess any specialty skills, training or certifications as a Law Enforcement Officer? Please describe in detail.05Are you a citizen of the United States?YesNo06Have you previously applied with the Lynchburg Police Department? If so when, and for what position?07Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? If yes please explain.08Are you willing to sign an agreement waiving the right to use all tobacco products both on and off duty?YesNo09Police Officers assigned to Patrol Operations work rotating 12-hour shifts. Are you willing to work any shift assigned which could include nights, weekends, and holidays?YesNo10DMV Release Notice - This position requires a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the DMV Record Release Notice and give the City permission to obtain my driving record. (If you have had a VA driver's license for less than three years you also agree to provide a copy of your out of state driving transcript prior to being interviewed.)YesNo11Please provide your driver's license number for your Virginia driving record to be obtained by the Department of Human Resources.12Have you used marijuana or THC in the past 6 months? If so, when was the month and year of last usage?13Do you currently have any bills in collections? If you do please explain in detail your plan to have these bills paid in full.14You will be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts, birth certificate, DD 214 (if applicable) and DCJS Certification (if applicable). Please have these documents readily available to expedite the hiring process. Do you understand this requirement?YesNo15Have you ever been disciplined or punished for any violation related to lying, cheating, stealing, or something else that would bring your integrity into question? If yes, please explain.16Primary communication during the hiring process is done through the email addresses lpd.training@lynchburgva.gov or allen.kittrell@lynchburgva.gov. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in the addition to your inbox for communication from the Recruiting office. Do you agree to check your email? (yes/no)YesNo17Are you now, or have you ever been a member of a criminal street gang, or group that furthers or promotes criminal activity? If yes please explain.18Have you ever purchased, manufactured, stored, sold, acted as a lookout, delivered, smuggled, sent through the mail, transported another person to illegally buy or sell drugs or unlawfully benefitted in any way from the sale of prescription or illegal drugs? If yes, please explain including dates.19In the last 4 years have you unlawfully used any of the following: PCP, Heroin, Cocaine/Crack, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, LSD, Psilocybin (mushrooms), or Rohypnol/Other Date Rape Drug?YesNo20Have you ever had your driver's license suspended, revoked or refused? Please explain.21Have you been charged with or convicted of a DUI related offense within the last 3 years?22Have you had a valid driver's license continuously for at least 3 years?YesNo23Have you served in the armed forces?YesNo24If you have served in the Armed Forces and have been discharged, was it dishonorable or for bad conduct? If so please explain in detail.25Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, terminated, asked to resign, or received punitive actions at a current or former place of employment? If yes, please explain.26Law Enforcement Officer certification, academy transcript records, all certifications and all training records are required to be submitted to the Lynchburg Police Department after application review. Do you understand this requirement and agree to provide these records?YesNo27Do you have any visible tattoos on your arms, neck, hands and/or face? If yes, please give location(s) and describe the tattoo(s). (You will be required to provide a photo of these at a later date in the hiring process). Required Question