*SkillBridge - Active Duty Military ONLY* - Police Recruit Job at City of Hampton, VA, Hampton, VA

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  • City of Hampton, VA
  • Hampton, VA

Job Description

Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 08389
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern


Function


***THIS POSTING IS A FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL ONLY***

Join the City of Hampton Police Division through the Department of Defense Skillbridge program, which provides transitioning service members with career skills training. As a Police Recruit, you will gain hands-on experience in law enforcement, preparing you for a rewarding career in public safety.

Key Requirements for Skillbridge Participation:
  • Participants must be within 180 days of separation from military service.
  • Approval from your current military command to participate in the Skillbridge program.
  • Meet all qualifications required by the Hampton Police Division, including background investigation, polygraph examination, and physical fitness standards.
Minimum Requirements
  • Graduation 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 Requirements
  • May 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.
Examples of Work
Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
  • -Health insurance
  • -Dental insurance
  • -Vision insurance
  • -Reimbursement accounts
  • Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
    The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
  • Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the

  • Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  • Other forms of leave include:
    • Maternity Leave
    • Parental Bonding Leave
    • Care for Sick Parent Leave
    • Birthday Leave
    • Personal day (available every quarter)
The ten paid holidays each year include:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Employee's birthday

  • A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

  • Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.


    Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or

  • Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.


    Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
  • Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
01


This fellowship opportunity is for current active duty military service members ONLY. Are you currently an active duty military service member?
  • Yes
  • No

02


Have you ever been rejected for employment or terminated for ANY reason, by ANY law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the agency and reason.
03


Have you EVER been terminated from ANY job or received a written reprimand? If yes, please provide details below.
04


Have you EVER, as an ADULT or JUVENILE, been arrested, charged, indicted or convicted for violation(s) of ANY city, municipal, state, or federal law, whether Felony or Misdemeanor? ? If so, provide an explanation that includes date, location, charge and disposition.
05


Have you EVER been detained by ANY law enforcement representative, been the subject of ANY criminal investigation, or been named as the accused on a warrant? If "yes", please explain below in detail.
06


Have you EVER received ANY tickets for traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) on ANY license that you have held since you began driving? If "yes", list type of violation, date received, jurisdiction, and disposition (i.e. fine, suspension, charge(s) dismissed) below.
07


Have you EVER consumed ANY drugs prescribed for another person? If "yes" provide the name or type of drug(s) and the last time consumed:
08


Have you EVER used, tried, ingested, or experimented with marijuana or ANY illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs or substances (i.e. heroin, cocaine, speed, LSD, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, pcp, ecstasy, hallucinogens, exotic drugs, spice/salvia, etc.)? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and when you last used it?
09


Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.
10


Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.
11


Have you ever had a charge, complaint, or lawsuit filed against you alleging excessive force or false arrest? If "yes", provide details below
12


Have you ever been a member of the Armed Forces in the United States or foreign country? If so, indicate: branch of service, date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge. List ANY disciplinary actions (Article 15's, Court Martials, NJP's, Captains Mast, etc.) below.
13


Have you ever been a complainant, victim, or been involved in a complaint of domestic violence? If "yes", please provide details below.
14


Have you applied for ANY other Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal, State, & Local) either presently or in the past? If so, please provide the agency and results below.
15


Have you purposely omitted ANY information from your employment application?
  • Yes
  • No

16


I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question City of Hampton, VA

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