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Certified Police Officers (Lateral Transfer)

Police Officer Trainees

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Our next Police Officer Trainee academy will start on August 12th, 2019!

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• Salaries & Benefits
• Career Paths
• Qualifications
• How to Apply
  
• Physical Ability Testing Information
• Contact the Recruiter

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Do you have what it takes?

A deep sense of integrity and determination, stamina and intelligence, dedication to protecting the public, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of many are just the beginning.

We are looking for men and women who thrive on challenges and pride themselves in serving others, and are willing to work hard to learn the necessary skills for this challenging but critical role. Becoming a police officer can be a tough, demanding and unpredictable job, but it is also one of the most rewarding positions you will ever have. Every day that you wear your uniform and badge, you will be making the City of Chesapeake a safer and better place to live for you, your family, your friends and your neighbors. Nothing is more valuable than that.

Basic Qualifications

Here are some of the basic eligibility requirements for Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee candidates:

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy. (20 years of age to apply)
• Must have a (U.S.) high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Automatic Disqualifying Factors:

An extensive background investigation will be conducted. The discovery of any one of the factors below, at any time during the application process, shall/will automatically disqualify a candidate from continuing in the hiring process.

READ THESE CAREFULLY – DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU MEET ANY OF THESE -No exceptions can be granted!

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to, the following, from the date of application:

• Suspensions or revocations of your driver's license for other than administrative reasons
  

  (i.e. failure to pay fine, insurance monitoring, failure to pay child
  support) within the past 24 months (2 years).

• Conviction of DUI (alcohol or drugs) within the past 36 months (3 years).

• Conviction of reckless driving within the past 36 months (3 years).

• Conviction of speeding 20 miles per hour or more within the past 12 months.

• More than two (2) convictions involving any moving violation within the last 12 months.​

• Conviction of possession, manufacturing, and/or distribution of illegal drugs.​

• Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug within the last five (5) years 

• Use of Marijuana within the last three (3) years​

• Felony convictions or any convictions involving acts of domestic violence, dishonesty, deceit, or immorality.​

• Other Than Honorable (OTH); General; Dishonorable discharges from any military service. Uncharacterized discharges will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Candidates discharged for "conduct" reasons will not be considered.​

• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information on any application, interview or paperwork associated with the hiring process (omission of requested information in your Personal History Statement may disqualify you from further consideration)​

• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.

Salaries & Benefits

Starting Salaries

$41,184* (while attending the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy)

Upon successful completion of the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy:
$43,456* for possessing a High School Diploma or GED, or
$44,056* for possessing an Associate's Degree, or
$44,356* for possessing a Bachelor's Degree
(*subject to change)

Benefits

• Take-Home Car Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Free Access to Private CPD Gyms
• Paid Specialized Training Opportunities
• Uniforms & Clothing Allowance
• Military Leave
• Merit Increase
• Virginia Retirement System
• Automatic City Employee Benefits
• Optional City Employee Benefits
• And More!

Career Paths

One of the notable aspects of the Chesapeake Police Department is the diversity of our career paths. From crime scene investigation to community policing, from K-9 to marine law enforcement, from narcotics to forensics, the Chesapeake Police Department has a career path that is sure to fit your skills and interests.

• Uniform Patrol
• Honor Guard Unit
• Traffic Enforcement Officer
• Criminal Investigation's Detective
• Crime Prevention Specialist
• K-9 Unit Officer
• Vice and Narcotics Unit Detective
• Warrant Unit
• Property and Evidence Officer
• Intelligence Unit / Gang Unit
• Training Academy Staff
• Marine Patrol Unit
• SWAT Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Under Water Search & Recovery Team
• Police Explorers Advisor
• Polygraph Examiner
• Career Development Program
  • Senior Police Officer
  • Master Police Officer
• Field Training Officer
• And More!

How to Apply

NOTE: BOTH the online application & Personal History Statement are required to apply for this position. Failure to submit both will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Step 1:

APPLY ONLINE

• Go to the City of Chesapeake's Department of Human Resources website known as "CLICK" and search for the job posting for "Police Officer (Certified/Lateral Transfer)" or "Police Officer Trainee".

• Complete the application for the "Police Officer" or "Police Officer Trainee" position in "CLICK".

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Step 2:

DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) as soon as possible.

Your PHS should be submitted as soon as possible after applying online and must be received by the Background Investigations Unit no later than the 15th day of the month that immediately follows the month you submit your online application.

• (Click here to download the 2019 Personal History Statement)
  

It is strongly encouraged that you begin filling out this form as soon as possible in preparation as it is lengthy and requires a significant amount of detailed information. Do not leave any information out. Omissions and untruthful responses will result in your disqualification.

You must have pages 18 & 22 of the PHS packet signed and notarized. A notary must witness you sign the form. Do not sign it yourself until you are with the notary (This must be done prior to the delivery of your PHS. This notary service will NOT be available at the Academy.)

Local Notary Resource Links: ​

1.     Local Notary Service Locations 

2.     Chesapeake Public Library Notary Service –Free!

Select only one of two options to submit your Personal History Statement.

OPTION 1:

• CERTIFIED MAIL: Your PHS must be completed, notarized then mailed as soon as possible and received by the Background Investigations Unit no later than the 15th day of the month that immediately follows the month you submitted your online application.
  
• Mailing Address:
  • CHESAPEAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
  • ATTN: BGI UNIT/DET. MALONEY
  • 1080 SENTRY DRIVE
  • CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323

OPTION 2:

• HAND DELIVER: Your PHS must be completed, notarized & hand delivered as soon as possible and received by the background investigations Unit no later than the 15th day of the month that immediately follows the month you submitted your online application.
  • Hand deliver your PHS directly to our academy, M-F between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. (Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy: 1080 Sentry Drive; Chesapeake, VA 23323)
  • Upon arrival at our academy, please park in the Instructor/Visitor lot and enter the building that says, “Administrative Offices”, it’s the first building. Tell the front desk staff that you are dropping off your PHS for the Background Investigations Unit.
    
    

STEP 3:

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS UNIT REVIEWS PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

• If your PHS passes the initial review, you will be scheduled to complete the physical ability test within 60 days of applying online.

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STEP 4:

COMPLETE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST

• Testing will be conducted monthly. Applicants may be scheduled to complete the Physical Ability Test as early as the month following their date of application.
• The test will consist of a timed 150-yard course that will measure stamina and cardiovascular fitness in the completion of various job related physical skills. The test simulates chasing a single suspect on foot, and encountering circumstances that could arise during the foot pursuit.

Click here for Physical Ability Test Demonstration Video

Click here for Physical Ability Test Instructions

Phases of the Hiring Process:

1. Online CLICK Registration/Application
2. Applicant submits Personal History Statement (PHS) to Background Investigations Unit by mail or personal delivery to the Academy/Background Investigations Unit
3. PHS reviewed by Background Investigations Unit for automatic disqualifiers
4. Eligible applicants must successfully complete Physical Ability Test at Police Academy
5. Background Investigation Phase- conducted on applicant, including personal interview with Background Investigator
6. Personality Profile Suitability Exam:
   • Online Personal History Questionnaire
   • Personality Profile Exam- written exam at CPD Academy
7. Formal Panel Interview with Police Personnel/Supervision
8. Personal Interview with Police Command Staff
   • Applicant photographed & fingerprinted at HQ’s
9. Chiefs Selection Meeting w/ Command Staff & Academy Staff to determine Hire List for next Academy
10. Conditional Offer Of Employment presented to selected applicants
11. Polygraph Exam
12. Drug/Alcohol Screening
13. Psychological/Mental Health Evaluation
    • MMPI -2RF Written Test
    • Video Interview with Psychologist
      
14. Fit for Duty Exam/Physical Evaluation
15. Payroll Meeting
16. Academy Start Date- New Employee Orientation

For more information:

1. Contact our Recruiter, Officer Duprée Foster: E-mail: CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.net Phone: 757-382-1536 or Text: 757-647-8458
2. Visit our Facebook page: @ChesapeakeVAPolice
3. Contact our Background Investigations Unit: Email: CPDbackgroundinvest@cityofchesapeake.net

Are Y0U Professional Enough & Do Y0U Care Enough?

Serve "The City that Cares", Join the Chesapeake Police Department!