Part-Time P.I.C. ( Person in Crisis Officer)

Police Officer Application

The Prince William County Police Department is looking for compassionate and caring candidates who are willing to dedicate their lives to serving the citizens of Prince William County and wanting to make a positive impact in the community. We are seeking current VA DCJS Officers, Prior VA DCJS Officers with less than 2 years in separation time as a VA DCJS certified officer. Those selected for the position will enjoy a salary of $60.00 an hour. As a Provisional employee you will not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits. General description of duties: The selected individuals will maintain custody of individuals who are experiencing a crisis and who have been detained for Emergency Custody Orders (E.C.O.) or Temporary Detention Orders (T.D.O.). In addition, the selected may transport individuals to health facilities for treatment. Schedule requirements: Individuals selected will work no more than 32 hours a week mainly working evening hours with the possibility of weekend work.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: General knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department; ability to remain calm and maintain control in various levels of stressful situations; ability to analyze situations surrounding hazards and officer safety concerns; ability to convey interest, concern, and display empathy while dealing with individuals in crisis; possess a strong desire to solve problems utilizing crisis intervention techniques and active listening skills; knowledge of the ECO / TDO process and resources available to those in crisis.

Education and experience: High school graduate or have passed a General Education Requirement (GED); must have graduated from Police Academy and successfully passed a 12 month probationary period following graduation.

Special requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license; must pass DMV record check. Must possess a current VA DCJS Law Enforcement Certification or Prior DCJS certification will be on a case by case review.

Physical and mental requirements: Vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable with the aid of glasses or contacts to 20/40 in the worst eye and 20/20 in the better eye; must be capable of hearing normal frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 hertz at a pure tone level of 25 decibels or less in either ear; must be able to support the weight of the duty belt and ballistic vest (weighted between 20 lbs-40 lbs); must be able to wear and operate a department issued full face, tight fitting respirator, as well as successfully pass an annual FIT Test; must be able to physically restrain or subdue individuals; must be able to perform under emergency conditions which often involves considerable personal hazard to include individuals with weapons; must be adaptable to perform under stress when confronted with situations that involve running, walking, standing, stooping, crawling, dragging, lifting, climbing, pushing and raising objects over ones head; sitting/standing up to 10 hours per day; support of extra weight up to 40 lbs for 10 hours per day; walking up to 2 miles per day (10 hours); stooping up to 4 hours per day; climbing (ladders, inclines, stairs, etc.); kneeling for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and dragging heavy weight. Possess constant mental faculties to maintain concentration and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations. Environmental hazards - job may risk exposure to the following: bright/dim lights; dusts and pollens; extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; fumes and/or noxious odors; heights; diseases/pathogens; uneven terrain/sloping or slippery surfaces.

Prince William County is a equal opportunity employer.