Encore Program Police Officer

General Statement of Duties Closing Date: This posting will remain open until filled. This position is part of our County's Encore program and open only to Henrico County Police Division Police Officer retirees. Henrico Encore was established to provide a unique opportunity for dedicated employees to return to the County to fulfill a critical need. S uccessful applicants will be paid at the hourly rate at which they retired. As committed Henrico County public servants, we are more than just the function of our jobs. We embrace inclusion, courage, customer engagement, communication, and leadership so we can meet today's needs while focusing on future readiness. Henrico Encore makes retirement "The Right Time for Part Time." Essential Duties Successful applicants will attend mandatory training, which will include regaining their DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer and will include field training as needed for the specific assignment. Performs law enforcement duties and other assigned responsibilities in Henrico County. Endeavor to create a safe community. This is accomplished through a combination of law enforcement, educational, and community policing responsibilities. Available assignments currently include: General Investigations Detective (29 hours/week) Serve as the primary Detective to investigate cases dealing with property crimes (burglaries, larcenies) and financial crimes to include financial exploitation. Respond to ongoing calls for service to investigate, process the scene, and recover evidence. Work assigned cases to their completion. This includes investigation, processing of evidence, conducting victim / suspect interviews and prosecution of offenders. Work with a team of Detectives from other law enforcement components to solve larger cases as needed. Relief School Resource Officer (40 hours/week, following the HCPS Calendar) Serve as the primary officer to respond to calls for service at their assigned school or relief area. Patrol campuses regularly, maintaining high visibility to students, staff and visitors to promote a safe school environment. Provide critical incident response training for school faculty and crime prevention and drug awareness education to students. Participate in career fairs and community events to build trust and awareness within the school community. Animal Protection Officer (29 hours/week) Serve as the officer handling minor complaints or assisting other officers handling serious complaints. Respond to ongoing calls for service to investigate, process the scene, and recover evidence. Write reports for incidents not requiring intensive follow-up. Engage with walk-in customers at the shelter. Transport animals for veterinary care. Minimum Qualifications Eligible applicants must be retired from the Henrico County Police Division as a Police Officer for a minimum of 30 days at time of application, but less than 60 months prior to the start date of this position in order to regain DCJS sworn law enforcement officer certification. (Code of Virginia §9.1-116) Eligible applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period while working full-time prior to retirement. Additional Information Hourly rate based on the employee's salary upon retirement. This position follows the Henrico County General Government calendar outside the mandatory training required by the Henrico County Police Division. Successful applicants will be hired as an hourly/temporary employee and will not be permitted to work hours that exceed 1,500 hours within a twelve-month period to allow the hourly/temporary employee to maintain VRS retirement benefits. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Virginia. Must be a citizen of the United States. Requires a pre-employment physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the job. Vision requirement is uncorrected vision greater than 20/100 (20/100 must correct to 20/40 in both eyes). Per Police Division policy, tattoos and brandings on the scalp, face (front of a person's head from the forehead to chin), and the front of the neck are prohibited. Exceptions to this policy may be made for cosmetic tattoos and will be examined on a case by case basis. The Henrico County Police Division has a tobacco policy which states all sworn Police Officers shall refrain from smoking or the use of any tobacco products while on duty or off duty. A full background investigation, including a criminal history record check and fingerprinting, is conducted on all persons who are selected to proceed to the background phase of the process. How To Apply Closing Date: This posting will remain open until filled. You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency USD Main Organization General Government General Government Employment Status Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary Amount of Travel Work At Home

Created: 2026-03-04