Police Officer Entry Level
5 months ago
Employment Information
Position Summary
Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions at the Manassas City Police Department. After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 20-week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.
The purpose of this position is to protect life and property; respond to the needs of the general public; deter criminal activity within the community; enforce all state and local ordinances and laws; and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens by performing investigations, special details, and specific assignments.
Essential Job Functions
- Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws.
- Conducts criminal investigations, patrols assigned area and assists in emergency situations.
- Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony.
- Speaks with, and interacts with citizens to establish rapport and trust.
- Establishes probable cause, issues summons, completes criminal complaints, and testifies to Magistrate during probable cause hearings for adult custodial arrests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of issued or assigned equipment to include: issued firearm, ASP, Taser, OC, PBT, camera, patrol rifle, mobile date terminal, less-than-lethal munitions, body worn cameras and patrol shield.
- Complete Online Application / Supplemental Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test
- Preliminary Background Check
- Preliminary Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph
- Video Based Test (Interpersonal Communication & Decision Making Test)
- Final Interview
- Conditional Job Offer
- Psychological Exam
- Medical Screening
- Drug Test
For more information about the Police Department go to: Manassas City Police Department
The City of Manassas, Virginia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet the minimum requirements set forth by 15.2-1705 of the Code of Virginia.
Must successfully complete required law enforcement training.Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a background investigation, poly, physical/medical, drug test, and psych exam.
Because this position is open as an eligibility list, it may take several weeks or months before you are notified about upcoming physical agility exam dates. Dates are only released a few times a year based on departmental needs. We appreciate your patience during this process.
**Disclaimer: The use of tobacco products is a disqualifier for consideration of this position and any future applications.**
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at: https://www.manassasva.gov/human_resources/benefits.php
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