Join The City Of Hampton TeamAs a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division. Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development.
Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.Examples Of WorkEntry level position. Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment. Upon successful completion of Police Training Academy and all certifications required by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services incumbent shall be administratively upgraded to the position of Police Officer with a salary of $58,752.00 Minimum RequirementsGraduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of a GED; college level course work in Police Science or related field of study preferred.Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment.No prior experience is required.Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at time of application.Additional RequirementsMay require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.Requires frequent travel throughout the city.May be rotated to any Police Recruit position within the Police Division.Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.BenefitsBenefits Overview This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions.
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Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:Sentara Health PlansEAP Provider: ComPsychOptumRxDelta Dental InsuranceAnthem Blue View VisionFSA Reimbursement accounts - Standard: Accident and Critical IllnessChubb Term Life InsuranceLegal Resources PlanVirginia 529Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRAEmployees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.Other forms of leave include: Maternity LeaveParental Bonding LeaveCare for Sick Parent LeaveBirthday LeavePersonal day (available every quarter)The eleven paid holidays each year include: New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenth DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans' DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayEmployee's birthdayThe retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS ) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement ( ). For more information, visit Mission Square.Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at or see the Guidance Resources Website.
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