Police Officer Trainee Jobs

OCTOBER 2023 ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS:
Are YOU looking for a way to serve and protect the community? With many different job duties to perform, Chesapeake Police Officers are presented a world of opportunities and a unique way to grow personally and professionally in service to others. You will receive PAID, world-class training at our Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy with access to a variety of resources that will equip you to do your job to the best of your abilities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS:
The purpose of the class is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime. The class is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision. This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24 hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends, holidays, and in excess of one’s regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity.

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.

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

· 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, unless the candidate (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program, or (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs. Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Police Department.

THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE MOVING ON IN OUR PROCESS!
Complete the PHS found at this link – Personal History Statement immediately after applying online. Your PHS should be completed, notarized, and submitted AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after submitting your online application but NO LATER than 5 days past the application closing date via one of the two options below:

OPTION 1: CERTIFIED MAIL – Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

OPTION 2: HAND DELIVERY – Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (CPD HQ) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

The Hand Delivery option is available 24/7 via drop box in the CPD HQ lobby.
ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING (PAT): You may be contacted to register for a testing date AFTER your online application AND PHS is received and reviewed. You should be PHYSICALLY PREPARED to pass the PAT as soon as possible after applying.
Physical Ability Testing Dates:

POLICE OBSTACLE COURSE: A timed (1:30 mins or less) 150-yard course that will measure stamina and cardiovascular fitness in the completion of various job-related physical skills. Watch Video!

POLICE FITNESS TEST: M=Male F=Female

*Applicants must PASS the Police Obstacle Course (within 2 attempts) then PASS the Police Fitness Test. Applicants may be permitted to schedule up to three (3) retests during the same hiring process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit: https://flow.page/joincpd
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text “JoinCPD” to 757-647-8458 to speak with our Recruiter.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.