What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER position at City of West Point, MS?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : West Point Police Department, VA

Job Type : Full-time Permanent

Job Number : 2025-0002

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

WEST POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT, an Accredited Agency located within the Town of West Point, Virginia, population 3300 is seeking applicants for the position of Certified Police Officer I .

Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification required ; criminal background and DMV history required. Physical examination to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation will also be required. Position is permanent and full-time while working during a probationary period. Position may be a night shift position.

Full benefits package to also include the VRS Hazardous Duty Supplement.

Minimum Salary : $51456.05 DOQ / DOE

JOB SUMMARY

Police Officer enforces local, state and federal laws. Protects lives and property through reactive and proactive activities, thereby protecting and improving the quality of life within the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols assigned area looking for suspicious activity, crimes and emergencies

Assesses the situation and takes appropriate action as necessary

Talks with community groups, residential and business organizations, and members of the public to develop relationships and to provide visible security to deter crime

Conducts property, business and welfare checks

Enforce state and local traffic laws and regulations

Responds to traffic accidents and writes reports as necessary in accordance with state and local laws

Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to establish mutual assistance

Responds to domestic and non-domestic incidents

Responsible for making arrests, finger prints and transfer of subject to multiple locations

Collects and stores evidence in accordance with established policies and procedures

Assists in various phases of criminal investigations including interviewing witnesses, pursuing leads, apprehending and questioning suspects

Works with Commonwealth Attorney to review facts and evidence; testifies in court

Responsible for complete case files sent to the Commonwealth Attorney

Patrols school functions and provides security at community events

Report hazards that endanger public safety to supervisor and appropriate departments

Responds to a variety of complaints and requests for assistance from the public and provides advice and assistance

Maintains police duty gear, weapons, vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness

Prepares and files written reports and associated paperwork as required in conjunction with these tasks

If assignment is the SRO for the schools, a monthly status report is required and sent to the Chief of Police.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior police or military experience preferred.

Compliance with requirements of Code of Virginia Section 15.2 - 1705 as amended is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of basic police equipment including qualification with lethal and non-lethal weapons

Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Code, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Criminal Procedures Law, Alcohol Beverage Control Law, and local regulations and ordinances

Knowledge of policy and procedures as approved by the Chief of Police

Knowledge of local resources to assist the public

Knowledge of the geography, buildings and facilities in the community

Skill in the application of self-defense techniques

Ability to interrogate and interview

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public

Ability to remain calm, analyze and react swiftly in situations involving high stress and danger

Ability to follow orders, standard operating procedures, and established protocols

Licenses or Certifications :

Valid operators license; upon appointment and thereafter, a valid Virginia Operators license

Law Enforcement Officer Certification from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services with recertification as required by DCJS

Qualified with firearms

Completion of additional training as needed to maintain current certifications, understand changes in laws and regulations, and learn specialized services (for example, radar certification, first aid training)

Please refer to the following link for a complete listing of available benefits :

https : / / www.west-point.va.us / departments / human_resources / index.php ???

Position possibly could be a night shift position. Are you willing to work within this requirement?

Position requires Virginia Law Enforcement Officer Certification through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice. Do you currently hold this certification

If you answered "NO" to the above question, please list any law enforcement training you may have.

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