Police Officer II (Certified/Sworn)

Salary

$54,787.20 - $59,571.20 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5533 - (July 2023)

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/07/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

$6,000 HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE TO NEW OFFICERS*

The City of Harrisonburg is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in joining the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) that are currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government, or another state. HPD offers a rewarding career plus an excellent benefits package, including enhanced hazardous duty through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Find out more information in the Harrisonburg Police Officer Candidate Information Packet (https://harrisonburgva.gov/hpd-essential-skills-and-qualifications) and be sure to come back to this page to apply.

The Police Officer II positions have a preferred hiring range of $26.34 - $28.64 per hour (equivalent to $54,787 - $59,571 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

*$6,000 Hiring Incentive

Date of Hire$2,000

Completion of Initial Period of Employment$2,000

Date of Hire Anniversary (2 Years)$1,000

Date of Hire Anniversary (3 Years)$1,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government or another state.

• High School Diploma or GED. College Degree or Military Experience, preferred.

• 21 years of age at time of application.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services, if DCJS-approved.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable record per City policy.

• Able to work 12-hour shift (6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am). Shift assignments are not available until after the completion of the recruitment process and cannot be guaranteed prior.

• Must live or be willing to move within a one (1) hour drive of Harrisonburg, VA.

• Ability to perform the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012344?keywords=5533&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The selected candidates for Police Officer II positions will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV Driving Record Review;

• Drug Screen;

• Personal History Statement*;

• Criminal Background Investigation, including Social Media Review & Fingerprinting;

• Credit Check;

• Physical Abilities Test;

• Job-Specific Physical;

• Psychological Evaluation; and

• Polygraph.

*Due to the sensitive nature of this position's essential functions, the successful applicants selected for the role will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement. At a later date, more information will be provided to the candidates selected for this step in this process.

The following documents are some examples of what will be required at a later phase in the process: Social Security Card, Driver's License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage/Divorce Documents, DD214, Sealed College Transcripts and High School Diploma. These documents are not required at the time of the Personal History Statement submission. When the applicable documents are requested by the Harrisonburg Police Department, you will be expected to provide them.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/07/2023)

If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 540.432.8920 or employment@harrisonburgva.gov. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process.

Veterans and minorities are encouraged to register and apply.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS with Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits, & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

01

Are you a current certified Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Virginia, with the Federal Government, or in another state? Please note that Jail Officer/Jail Deputy certifications are not considered Law Enforcement Officer certifications per the DCJS.

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  03

  Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you a United States Citizen OR are you a Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you able to work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am, or 3pm-3am)? Please note that shift assignments are not available until after the completion of the recruitment process and cannot be guaranteed prior.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you currently live or are you willing to relocate to live within a one (1) hour drive of the Harrisonburg Police Department?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you have military experience, please provide your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), Rank, Time in Service, and Type of Discharge.

  09

  I am an applicant for the position of police officer with the Harrisonburg Police Department. I have been informed that as a part of the process for this position it is necessary for me to submit to a Physical Abilities Test which measures my ability to successfully perform the essential job tasks of the position for which I have applied. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, running, jumping, climbing, and crawling. The testing protocol has been explained to my satisfaction, and I am unaware of any disabilities that would prohibit my performing the required tests. By my electronic selection, I hereby waive any and all claims of liability against the City of Harrisonburg and any of its public safety agencies to include the Harrisonburg Police Department for any and all injuries and/or damage that I may suffer as a result of my performance in the Physical Abilities Test.

• Yes, I have read, understand, and agree.

• No, I have not read, do not understand, and/or do not agree.

  10

  Within the past twelve months, have you used any illegal drugs? For the purpose of responding to this question, "illegal drugs" include the unauthorized or illegal use of prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs; it also includes the illegal use of any other substance for the purpose of getting "high."

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you responded "yes" to question #10 above, please provide details including drug(s) used, most recent date used, and circumstances in the field below. If you responded "no" to the question above, please type "N/A" in the field below.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment