Police Officer (Part-Time Harbor Patrol) - City of Norfolk, VA : Job Details

Police Officer (Part-Time Harbor Patrol)Salary$25.93 - $39.32 HourlyLocationNorfolk, VAJob TypeIntermittent TemporaryJob Number12471DepartmentPoliceDivisionPolice - SwornOpening Date10/15/2024Closing DateContinuous* Description* Benefits* QuestionsDescriptionThe Norfolk Police Department is committed to represent one of the most diverse cities in the region. Norfolk is home to over 244,000 residents include an array of social, economic, and ethnic groups. It is the Norfolk Police Department's mission to recruit, attract, and maintain a diverse work agency that will represent our city, citizens, and the communities we serve.The Norfolk Police Department is excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled, DCJS Law Enforcement certified individual to join our team as a part-time police officer. We are seeking experienced and highly motivated candidates who are eager to contribute to our mission of ensuring safety and security on the waterways of Norfolk, Virginia, and surrounding jurisdictions as needed.This position plays a critical role in but not limited to, conducting search and rescue operations, enforcing boating laws, responding to calls for service, investigating criminal activities, and providing counter-terrorism patrols for high value maritime assets.If you are passionate about law enforcement and have a commitment to excellence in public service, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.Essential FunctionsEssential functions include, but are not limited to:* Conducts search and rescue operations.* Enforce boating safety laws.* Respond to emergency calls.* Investigate boating accidents and criminal activity.* Provide counter-terrorism patrols to our military installations, shipyards, nuclear power plants, and other high-value maritime assets.* Assists in prosecution of offenders by preparing cases, testifying in court, and maintaining knowledge of state, local and federal laws.* Maintains administrative requirements.* Proficiently and properly operates required equipment.Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.* Certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.Must be currently employed as a certified police officer or separated as a certified police officer no more than twenty-four (24) months.* Three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified police officer in another state of the United States for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency.Must be currently employed as a certified police officer or separated as a certified police officer no more than twenty-four (24) months.Knowledge and experience of Public Safety Marine Operations to include:* Boat operations and basic maintenance requirements.* Navigation.* Marine radio communications.* Port Security.* Marine Search and Rescue.* Towing and trailering heavy equipment.* Public Safety Diving or equivalent.Additional* Ability to work as a member and contribute to a high functioning team.* Ability to work various shifts and hours as operational or training requirements dictate.Additional Information & Requirements* Valid Drivers License* Current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Officer Certification* Preferred Maritime Qualifications but not required:* National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ( NASBLA)* Military or Commercial License and/or qualifications.* USCG LicensesWork Schedule:Times Vary, 20 hours/week not to exceed 1040 hours annuallyWork Location:901 Asbury Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23513Intermittent\Retiree Part-time Employees:Intermittent\Retiree part-time employees will work no more than 1040 hours in a twelve (12) month period of time. The hours are flexible and based on the department's operation's needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.* Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.* Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.* Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.* RetirementIf you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.* The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.NOTE:The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-CityPositions listed with a job type designation of Non-City are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.01The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer see resume or see application as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.* I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.02Please select the option that best reflects your level of education.* High School Diploma or equivalent* Some College, training or certifications* Associate's Degree or equivalent* Bachelor's Degree or higher03This position requires United States (U.S.) Citizenship. Please select one of the following:* I am a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)* I am not a U.S. Citizen04Do you have a current and valid driver's license?* Yes* No05Is your current driver's license suspended?* Yes* No06Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past three (3) years?* Yes* No07Do you have more than ten (10) demerit points on your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record? (i.e. -11 points, -12 points, etc.) Demerit points are typically assigned as a result of traffic violations.* Yes* No08Has your driver's license been suspended within the past 12 months due to moving violations?* Yes* No09Do you possess experience as a certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency?* Yes* No10Do you possess at least three (3) years of consecutive active service as a certified police officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency outside of Virginia, within the United States?* Yes* No11Do you currently hold a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement certification?* Yes* No12As a Police employee in a sworn position, if you are scheduled to work, you will be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather. I acknowledge that i understand this requirement.* Yes* No13Do you have any experience in working Harbor Patrol, Coast Guard, Maritime Security?* Yes* No14If you answered Yes to having experience in the above question (#13), please briefly explain your work experience (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.15How many years of experience do you have working in a Harbor Patrol/ Maritime Public Safety capacity do you have?* None* 1-5 years* 6-10 years* 11-15 years* More than 15 years16How many years of experience working in law enforcement do you have?* None* 1-5 years* 6-10 years* 11-15 years* More than 15 years17Please briefly explain any maritime qualifications you may have (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you do not possess any, please indicate N/A.18Please briefly explain any Public Safety, Commercial, Military or Recreational SCUBA Diving qualifications you may have (this information must be included on your application to be considered). If you do not possess any, please indicate N/A.19Please indicate your veteran status (a copy of your long form DD-214 may be required).* I am not a Veteran* I am a Veteran* I am a Disabled Veteran20What type of discharge did you receive from the military? If not applicable, please select N/A.* I am currently still serving* Honorable Discharge* General Discharge under Honorable Conditions* Other than Honorable Discharge* Bad Conduct/Misconduct Discharge* Dishonorable Discharge* Other type of Discharge* N/A21Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?* Yes* No22If you are currently serving in the United States Reserves, please select if you are in a ready or standby status. If you are not currently serving in the Reserves, please select N/A.* Ready status* Standby status* N/A23A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may results in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?* I have been convicted of a felony* I have been convicted of a misdemeanor* I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor* I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor24If you answered Yes to the above question (#23), that you have been convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the City, State, and Date of the Conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. If you answered No to the above question, please indicate N/A.25Have you participated in 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?* Yes* No26Have you participated in any illegal use of opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, etc.) or any use of illegal hallucinogens at any time (e.g. LSD, MDZ, etc.)?* Yes* No27Have you used any type of illegal drug or substance within 6 months of submitting your application?* Yes* No28If you answered Yes to question(s) 25 through 27, please provide additional details; including the type of drug, timeframe this occurred, etc. If not applicable, indicate N/A. If you do not provide the specific information, this may result in removal from the process.29Any use of marijuana or hashish after submitting your application is an automatic disqualifier.* I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.30Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?* Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk employee* Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk employee* No - I am not a current or previous City of Norfolk employeeRequired Question