Job Description

Posting number: 02973B

Department: Police

Job classification: POLICE OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement

Summary

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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 seeking hourly Virginia DCJS certified officers. VA Certified Officers will complete this application, personal history statement, polygraph examination, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination and medical examination prior to employment.

• Must have experience as an officer in a law enforcement organization of similar size and functional responsibility as the Lynchburg Police Department.
• Will be required to work a minimum of 8 hours each week.
• Authorized to work additional hours up to a maximum of 28 hours each week.
• There are no benefits associated with this position.
• Previously employed law-enforcement officers are eligible to apply.
• Must complete the hiring process in the following timelines:

o Resigned – Separated from Service less than 3 years ago

o Retired – Retired from service less than 5 years ago

** You will receive 40 hours of recertification training and be back in compliance with DCJS. Again, you must complete the entire hiring process within your specific timeline to be eligible for this program**

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL 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;
• 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;
• Assist with person check calls for service, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary Detention

Orders, including Temporary Detention Order transports to locations throughout the state.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To 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 Officer

High school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.

Supplemental information

Possession 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.