What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Police Officer- Photo Enforcement Officer (Hybrid) position at City of Suffolk, VA?

Salary : $27.30 - $41.90 Hourly

Location : Suffolk, VA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 03736

Department : Police

Division : Police

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Previous applicants need not to apply

Under general supervision performs general and specialized law enforcement work for the City Police Department. Work involves protecting lives, property, and rights of the public; investigating criminal activity; serving criminal process papers; and assisting in community functions. Employee is also responsible for preparing files, reports and records and testifying in court. Employee must exercise tact and firmness in frequent public contact. Employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned tasks. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Job functions may vary based on area of assignment within the Police Department. The focus area for this position is traffic enforcement on high-traffic and high-crash corridors within the City of Suffolk.

Learn more about our Police Department here :

The City of Suffolk's Police Department is seeking candidates to work part-time as a Police Officer (Photo Enforcement Officer) in the Traffic Unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing limited, non-hazardous Police functions. Under general supervision, reviews and processes speed and red light camera violations forwarded by the city's red-light enforcement contractor. Processes, examines, and analyzes electronically stored data related to speed and red light camera enforcement; prepares and presents reports of findings and provides courtroom testimony; verifies the accuracy of alleged violations. Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images; inspects locations to ensure the photo enforcement camera program remains in compliance with state code; analyzes Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) inspection records. Prepares and presents reports of examinations and findings; works with others to prepare cases for trial; provides advice and guidance regarding the speed and red light camera system; gives presentations to community groups.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

Performs limited, non-hazardous Police functions.

Reviews and processes speed and red light camera violations forwarded by the photo enforcement program contractor.

Processes, examines, and analyzes electronically stored data related to speed and red light camera enforcement.

Prepares and presents reports of findings and provides courtroom testimony.

Verifies the accuracy of alleged violations.

Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images.

Inspects locations to ensure the red light camera program remains in compliance with state code.

Analyzes Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) inspection records.

Assists with preparing cases for trial.

Provides advice and guidance regarding the photo enforcement system.

May participate in special public information programs.; speaks at public and community functions.

Performs other related duties as required.

Will sometimes be performing remote (hybrid) job responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school and one to two years of experience in law enforcement work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be a Certified Virginia police officer or able to gain reciprocity. Must possess a valid driver's license with negative 3 or higher point value (or equivalent). Must complete 40 hours of in-service training every two years.

Applicants who successfully pass the initial application process will be required to participate in the physical agility testing. The location, date and time will be released with your invitation to test.

Supplemental Information

Ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

Ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments and / or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Ability to read a variety of reports, records and memorandums.

Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques.

Ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.

Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and medical terminology, and emergency response codes.

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to utilize decimals and percentages.

Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations.

Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.

Knowledge of local, State and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes.

Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the City.

Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to present court testimony effectively.

Ability to exercise tact and firmness in contact with the general public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Disqualification :

Automatic Disqualifying Factors for Sworn & Non-Sworn Applicants

The following list includes all items for which an application for a sworn and non-sworn position will be automatically disqualified.

Criminal History

Conviction of any felony

Conviction of domestic violence

Any involvement in the sale of or distribution of illegal drugs

Conviction of any Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor (or the Virginia State Law equivalent) within the last five years, excluding traffic violations (minor offenses may be looked at on a case-by-case basis)

Embezzlement or misappropriation of funds from a former employer

Founded child / elder abuse or neglect case

Illegal possession of a schedule I or II drug or any derivative thereof within the last five years (excluding marijuana)

Illegal use and / or possession of anabolic steroids within the last five years

Illegal use of any drug classified as a hallucinogen within the last five years

Driving History

Four or more negative points on a Virginia Operator's license (or the equivalent for out-of-state residents). Points may be negated by attending defensive driving school offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) prior to the one on one interview with the background investigator.

Conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within past five years

Eluding police within past five years

Leaving the scene of an accident within past two years

Multiple convictions of DUI

No valid driver's license and / or inability to obtain a Virginia license

Refusal to take a blood or breath test related to suspected DUI / DUID within past five years

Suspension or revocation of license or conviction of reckless driving within the last twelve months

Other Disqualifications

Two or more bankruptcies

Any "Dishonorable Discharge" or discharge "other than Honorable", from the military resulting from disciplinary action (Case by case as determined by disposition code).

Cheating on any examination or testing associated with this position

Crimes of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing)

Ineligibility to possess a firearm in Virginia

Intentional omission on the application / background process for this position. Intentional lying on the application / background process for this position

Having any visible tattoos, brands, piercings, intentional scarifications (intentional scarifications are those that did not occur accidentally / naturally) or other body modifications anywhere on the face, head, front half of the neck in front of the ears (50% of the neck behind the ears)

Offensive tattoos are prohibited

Full tattoo sleeves ARE allowed)

Full sleeve tattoos, including the hands, are allowed, but tattoos or body art displaying the following are prohibited : racism, sexism, or sexually suggestive or explicit, obscenity or profane, gang or drug related, or undermining City or Department values.

City of Suffolk is a proud participant of the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program and we welcome Veterans to apply.

Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)

Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement

Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for more details.

Annual Leave Accruals

Sworn Police - 40 Hours / Fire - 96 Hours (1-59 months), 120 Hours (60-119 months), 144 Hours (120- 179 months), 168 Hours (180-239 months), 192 Hours (240 months) of employment.

Sworn Fire Suppression : 144 Hours (1-59 months), 180 Hours (60-119 months), 216 Hours (120-179 months), 276 Hours (180-239 months), 288 Hours (240 months) of employment.

Sick Leave

Full Time employees earn 12 days per year, (accumulating 8 hours per month). Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling

Personal Leave

All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.

Health Insurance

Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.

Supplemental Insurances

Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies : short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance. Only employees hired prior to 1 / 1 / 14 may purchase short-term disability and long term disability plans.

Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.

Life Insurance

The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.

Optional Life Insurance

Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.

Funeral Leave

24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.

Holidays The City of Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty

Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.

457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA

Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.

Employee Assistance Program

Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Worker's Compensation

Should an employee have an on the job injury, he / she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days

Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.

Credit Union

A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.

Legal Services

Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.

Notary Public Services

Services available in the Human Resources Department.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education beyond high school?

No credit hours

Some college credits

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Do you have a valid driver's license with -3 points or better?

Are you currently a Certified Virginia Police Officer?

Do you currently hold a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification?

Have you completed a Virginia Certified Police Academy Program?

Indicate your years of sworn law enforcement experience?

None

Less than 1 year

1 - 2 years

2 - 3 years

3 - 4 years

4 - 5 years

5 - 7 years

7 - 10 years

10 years or more

Have you ever been convicted of any of the following :

felony;

domestic violence;

founded child abuse or neglect;

embezzlement or misappropriation of funds; or

any crimes of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing)

Illegal drug involvement in any of the following :

the sale of or distribution of illegal drugs.

possession of a schedule I or II drug or any derivative thereof within the last five years (excluding marijuana).

use and / or possession of anabolic steroids within the last five years.

use of any drug classified as a hallucinogen within the last five years.

Have you completed a Certified Police Academy in any State?

Required Question

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