Ashland - Certified Police Officer-VA DCJS

ASHLAND, VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
VIRGINIA DCJS CERTIFIED (LATERAL) OFFICERS

The Ashland Police Department is conducting a selection process to develop a pool of qualified Police Officer candidates. We are looking for motivated individuals who wish to work for the Ashland Police Department. The Ashland Police Department is an internationally accredited (CALEA) agency that adheres to the highest standards of professionalism. The Town of Ashland offers an award-winning benefits package and a competitive salary.

Salary: $65,001

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age
Must posses a valid Virginia Operators License
Must be a US Citizen
Must have high school diploma or a G.E.D.
Sound financial background

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS 

Anyone who meets the following criteria is ineligible: 
• Any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, or any other criminal activity that indicates a tendency to disregard the law or reflects moral turpitude or any other behavior that would bring discredit to the Ashland Police Department.
• Distribution of narcotics
• Any use of marijuana or THC products after the date of application (regardless or whether such products are considered legal at the time and place of use)
• Use of any illegal substances, such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, Anabolic Steroids, etc…Adderall and other non-prescribed scheduled substances will be examined on a case by case basis, but there can be no use in the last two years.
• Any alcohol or drug related driving convictions, such as DUI. 
• Conviction of Domestic Assault. 
• Conviction of a Crime of Moral Turpitude. 
• Conviction of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor related to a Sexual Offense.
• A currently revoked or suspended operator’s license will disqualify an applicant from further consideration.
• A history of flagrant driving offenses (i.e. reckless driving, hit & run, failure to stop for police officer, or numerous speeding offenses) will be cause for applicant disqualification.
• Prior military applicants may have no less than a full honorable discharge.
• Commission of undetected crimes that are recent, serious, or repetitive in nature. 
• Failure to accurately report information or lack of completeness in filling out the Personal History Statement (this may be considered an attempt to deceive or an act of dishonesty).

VA DCJS Certified Law Enforcement 

Must be in good standing with current/previous agencies prior to and upon separation. Any non-favorable separation (i.e. termination, resigned in lieu of termination) will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
Must not be under internal or agency investigation and may be grounds for dismissal from the process.

Duties
 A Police Officer's duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

Responding to calls for service
Investigating crimes
Conducting proactive patrols
Enforcing criminal and traffic codes
Testifying in court
Completing various forms of paperwork 

Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
Possess a valid operator's license
Be a United States Citizen
Be a high school graduate or possess a GED
Possess a sound financial background
 
College level course work and military experience are highly valued. 

Benefits

Excellent Anthem Health & Dental Insurance
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation program
Town sponsored life insurance
 Pre-employment academy reimbursement
 Paid Time Off Program
 Employee Assistance Program
 4-step Career Development Program
 Higher Education Reimbursement Program
 Wellness/Fitness Program
 Take Home Vehicle

VA DCJS applications are accepted on a continual basis 

Certified officer expected hire date: as soon as possible

The Town of Ashland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with college level course work or military experience are highly valued.

For a confidential review of qualifications and realistic job preview, please contact Lieutenant Ethan Hicks at ehicks@ashlandpolice.us or call (804) 412-0600 ext. 623.