Job Description

Posting number: 09595

Department: POLICE

Job classification: Certified Police Officer- Homeland Security Unit

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement

Summary

Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

Join our team as a Certified Police Officer – Homeland Security Unit! We’re looking for highly motivated and skilled law enforcement professionals to support critical homeland security operations and safeguard our community during special events and beyond.

As a Certified Police Officer in the Homeland Security Unit, you’ll play a key role in supporting the City’s Homeland Security mission. Responsibilities include providing security and operational support during special events, managing traffic control, and conducting routine police patrols—particularly in maritime environments. This role is ideal for officers with a strong sense of duty, adaptability, and a commitment to public safety in high-profile or high-security settings.

*This position is considered to be a “long-term rotation” position, as defined in the Division’s Policy and Procedure #641 Position Assignment Management. As such, selected members are subject to transfer to other positions within the Division, after a period of 3 to 5 years.

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Minimum Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in in Police Science or related field of study preferred.
• Must hold current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. • Must be able to pass a Division swim test.
• Must currently be certified as a Police Officer in Virginia, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• Must successfully pass testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Must be able to operate a police patrol boat.
• Preferred candidates have obtained, or have the ability to obtain relevant boating licenses/certifications, to include but not limited to:
• NASBLA Boat Operator
• NASBLA Tactical Operator
• NASBLA Pursuit and Stop
• USCG Captain's License
• Any other relevant boater certifications

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to function in stressful situations and to exercise good judgment under potentially volatile conditions;
• Must be able to read and understand laws, policies, rules and regulations and procedures, and to follow written and oral directions;
• Must be highly motivated, self-supervising, productive and able to adopt a flexible work schedule;
• Must have proven ability to positively interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
• May require work outside the regular 40-hour workweek.
• May require overtime work and rotation to other patrol officer positions within the Division.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Examples of duties

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct day and night police patrol operations in a maritime environment.
• Conduct traffic stops of vessels; perform safety checks of vessels to ensure compliance of city, state, and federal laws and to participate in B.U.I. and safety checkpoints.
• Issue Virginia uniform summonses to boaters in violation of city, state or federal laws.
• Arrest and process boaters in violation of Virginia B.U.I. laws. Officers will conduct standardized field sobriety tests, transport suspects to lockup, and complete all paperwork required regarding the incident. Officers may be required to confer with the Commonwealth Attorney to coordinate courtroom testimony. Appear in court to testify against the defendant.
• Conduct search and rescue missions for people and/or vessels in distress. Officers may be required to swim and assist victims in the water.
• Coordinate with United States Coast Guard and surrounding jurisdictions for operations pertaining to homeland security.
• Review all reports for offenses located on the water, or at marinas located in the City of Hampton, if available.
• Provide the public with general information of city, state and federal laws ordinances.
• Ensure the proper preventative and required maintenance on the Police patrol boats is performed.