Police Officer (Certified Police Officer or Virginia Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Transfers)

• Virginia Certified Police Officers
• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States
• Virginia In-State Jailor/Deputy Sheriff Lateral Transfers

Norfolk Police Department (NPD) has a rich history of safeguarding lives, safeguarding property, preventing/investigating crime, and maintaining peace for the City of Norfolk. The department was established in 1797, covers 66 square miles, and protects over 244,000 residents. 

• Virginia Certified Police Officers - will participate in a 5-7 week academy training program at the Norfolk Police Department Training Center. The training provided will be all necessary Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and any NPD requirements.
• Certified Police Officers outside Virginia, within the United States - will participate in a 8 week academy training program. The academy will provide necessary training in legal, firearms, and driving and defensive tactics.
• Virginia In-State Jailor/Sheriff Deputy - will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy. The academy will provide necessary training in classroom, physical fitness, and police situation simulation.  

• In addition to annual pay increases authorized by the Norfolk City Council, Police Officers may be eligible for competitive career progression:
  
  • Police Officer, starting salary - $53,408
  • Master Police Officer, starting salary - $59,031
  • Police Sergeant, starting salary - $69,365 
  • Police Lieutenant, starting salary - $85,163 
  • Police Captain, starting salary - $95,824
  • Assistant Chief of Police, starting salary - $114,274

• Enforce state and local laws.
• Performs patrol duties and responds to calls for service.
• Performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, property, and the preservation of the constitutional rights of every citizen.
• Conducts criminal and traffic investigations, field interviews, serves warrants, subpoenas and other court papers. 
• Issues summons and makes arrests, watches for criminal, suspicious, or hazardous situations and takes appropriate policy action as necessary.
• Provides assistance and information to the public and assists in the prosecution of offenders. Maintains administrative requirements and provides public information.
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City’s Civil Service Commission.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved Basic Law Enforcement Police Academy.
  • DCJS certification. 
  • One (1) year of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency. 
  • Must be currently employed as a certified patrol officer, or separated no more than twelve (12) months.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved Basic Law Enforcement Police Academy. 
  • DCJS certification. 
  • Three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified patrol officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency. 
  • Must be currently employed as a certified patrol officer, or separated no more than twenty-four (24) months.

• Graduation from a DCJS approved basic Jailor Academy. 
  • Jailor certification.
  • One (1) year of consecutive active service as a Jailor/Deputy Sheriff for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency within Virginia.

• Valid Driver’s License (prior to employment start date) .
• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments.
  

• Police Officer applicants must submit a City of Norfolk online employment application with ALL required documents as outlined below. 
• Failure to include ALL of the required documents and/or certificates will result in your employment application being deemed incomplete, and will not be given further consideration in the recruitment process.
• Documents cannot be added to your employment application submittal after the application has already been submitted. 
• For any questions, please email Police Recruiting.

• Valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date).
• Complete and recent (generated within 1 year of application date) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report from the state in which you are licensed. This report should show driving history. This needs to be a complete report, the end of the document should read, "This ends transmission" or "End of record."
• Completed Authorization for Release of Information Form, via the provided link. This form must be notarized.
• Completed Credit Authorization Form, via the link provided. This form must be notarized.
  • Free Notarization Option: Please contact Police Recruiting to set up an appointment to have your form notarized free of charge.
• High school diploma or GED certification. Proof of a higher education diploma is also acceptable. 
• DD 214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).
• Completed Military Waiver Form, via the link provided, if applicable (prior military only).
• Completed W2 Exemption Form Revised 5.04, via the provided link, from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport (for proof of citizenship.) Please see the below information if you were not born in the U.S.
  • If you are the child of a U.S. citizen parent and you were born outside of the United States, your citizenship depends on the law that was in effect when you were born. In most cases, you will need to show evidence that at least one of your parents was a U.S. citizen and lived in the United States or its possessions for a period of time. To obtain recognition of citizenship, you may attach one of the following documents to your employment application:
  • Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form N-600), Certificate of Citizenship. For Naturalized or derivative citizens, please attach your Original Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the three years of applying.
• Conviction of hit and run (personal injury involved).
• Conviction of hit and run (property) within three years of applying.
• Conviction of any offence involving moral turpitude, including concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, and or perjury. Larceny conviction within three years of applying.

• Driver's license suspension within the past 12 months because of moving violations (misdemeanors or traffic infractions).
• Extensive moving violation (misdemeanors or traffic infractions) convictions (resulting in more than 10 Department of Motor Vehicles demerit points).

• Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule l of the Code of Virginia. (Includes Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc., excludes the use of marijuana).
• Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of the Code of Virginia (includes Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.) within five years of applying. Any non-medicinal use of such substances older than five years before applying shall be an automatic disqualifier if it involved more than minimal experimentation. 
• Any non-medicinal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedules III-VI of the Code of Virginia (includes illegal steroids, huffing, etc.) or any noxious chemical inhalant, within six months of applying.
• Any use of marijuana or hashish after applying. 
• Any substantiated illegal act arising from the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance, or dangerous drug, as defined by state, or federal law, except the use of marijuana before applying.

• Dishonorable discharge from the military.

• Deceit or dishonesty in the application or examination process. 

1. Personal History Booklet - used to gather information of your personal history. 
   
2. Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.
   • Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds
   • Recommended Training Program for Applicants
     
3. Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology, provided at City expense.  
   
4. Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records.
5. Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application. 
6. Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen, provided at City expense.