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Job Title: Police Recruit
Salary: $36,500.00 - $63,896.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Police Department, 200 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia
Department: Police
 

 
 
The purpose of the class is to execute beginning level police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The class is responsible for patrolling the City and responding to citizen calls. The class works according to set procedures under general supervision.

 Example of Duties:
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Patrols assigned City beat for traffic and other violations using a variety of transportation including patrol car, motorcycle, bicycle, and horse; makes traffic stops and intervenes in other criminal activity. Conducts general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaints, obtaining and issuing warrants, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victims. Interacts with city and community agencies and groups; responds to citizen calls, complaints, requests for information, etc.



 Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a minimum of a high school or General Education Diploma (GED). Candidates must, pass an initial physical agility and written test, successfully complete a thorough background investigation and formal police academy training. Candidate must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Police training academy. Valid Virginia driver's license upon graduation from the Police training academy.

Please check your e-mail regularly, as correspondence in reference to this recruitment will be e-mailed to you.

 
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