Police Officer VA Certified Lateral

Salary : $67,100.80 - $114,254.40 Annually
Location : Manassas Police Station, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 12-00977
Department: Police
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: PS


Position Summary


Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions at the Manassas City Police Department.

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.

Please note there are several steps to this process. They are as follows:

• Complete Online Application / Supplemental Questionnaire
• Preliminary Background Check
• Preliminary Interview
• Physical Agility Test
• Conditional Job Offer
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Video Based Test (Interpersonal Communication & Decision Making Test)
• Final Interview
• Psychological Exam
• Medical Screening to include drug test

For more information about the Police Department go to:


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 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: