Police Officer Trainee

at  City of Chesapeake

MARCH 2025 ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS:

Join us at the forefront of community service and protection! At the Chesapeake Police Department, we’re not just looking for employees—we’re seeking passionate individuals committed to making a real difference. As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you’ll have experiences where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you’ll play a vital role in engaging with and protecting our community, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes. You’ll engage in surveillance, law enforcement activities, apprehension, and reporting, adhering to established procedures to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 in excess of regularly scheduled hours when required by operational necessity.

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (may apply at 20+ years of age).

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. ·
• Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years. (Subject to ADA guidlines)
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.

An acceptable driving record is determined as the following:

• No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
• No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol related administrative reason(s).
• No drug or alcohol related driving convictions within the past three years.
• No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
• Convictions which are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding in challenging situations.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation, enabling positive interactions with diverse community members and fostering trust and collaboration within the team.
• Multilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language commonly spoken in our diverse community, empowering effective communication with a broader range of residents.
• Community Engagement: Prior experience or involvement in community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, or volunteer work.
• Professional Development: Eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on providing fair and impartial police services.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing positively to a diverse team environment.
• Physical Fitness:Willing to improve physical fitness and stamina, ensuring the ability to effectively perform law enforcement duties and maintain safety for oneself and others, regardless of gender.
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IF OTHER, DESCRIPTION

Water Hazards
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

TYPICAL TASKS:

• 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.