Police Officer - Job Training Program
The purpose of this class within the organization is to patrol an assigned district during one of three shifts to enforce the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum RequirementsGraduation 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 RequirementsMay 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.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway