Police Officer

Applications are now being accepted to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer positions . After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 21 week course at the N. VA Criminal Justice Academy. The eight step hiring process includes: Application Completion, Written Test (waived for applicants certified by D.C.J.S.), Initial Interview, Background Investigation, Conditional Job Offer, Polygraph Testing, Structured Interview, Psychological and Job-Related Physical Examination. If you are D.C.J.S. Certified, please provide proof of certification with application. The date and location of the written test will be provided to applicants via e-mail prior to the test date. If an e-mail address is not provided, a letter containing the location of the test will be mailed. Please provide full and accurate e-mail and home address when applying. As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Qualifications 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate Possession of a valid operator's license Eyesight must meet minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre-employment examination U.S. Citizenship required at time of application No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions Be of good character and reputation Have a favorable credit record Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens Successful completion of the applicant screening process #J-18808-Ljbffr Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers