Police Officer Entry Level

Police Officer Positions

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.

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

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

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.