Police Recruit (No Experience)

Police Recruit (No Experience) Print ( Apply ufeff Police Recruit (No Experience) Salary $58,285.00 - $60,033.55 Annually Location VA 23502, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 13762 Department Police Division Police - Sworn Opening Date 02/03/2026 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Estimated Academy Start Date August 2026 Norfolk Police: Norfolk Police has a rich history of safeguarding lives, safeguarding property, preventing/investigating crime, and maintaining peace for the City of Norfolk. The department was established in 1797, covers 66 square miles, and protects over 244,000 residents. Hear from one of our own and join today Click Here ( Core Values of Norfolk Police: S.H.I.E.L.D. - Service, Honor, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, Diversity Norfolk Police Academy: Police Recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy. The Academy will provide recruits with classroom training, physical fitness and police situation simulation training. We conduct three (3) academy classes per year. Because we recruit on a year-round basis and offer testing several times per year, we process applications in the order received for the next available academy class, typically scheduled in April, August, and December each year. Upon academy graduation, recruits receive a career progression to Police Officer and an increase in salary to $61,200. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Attends and completes the state-certified Basic Recruit Training course conducted by the Norfolk Police Training Academy. + Performs limited, non-hazardous Police functions. + May perform covert investigations designed to infiltrate, gather intelligence data, identify criminal activity and result in arrest and prosecution. + Must be able to perform the physical aspects and meet the requirements and tests prescribed by the City's Civil Service Commission. + Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Education/Experience Requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. No experience required. Additional Information & Requirements Other Requirements: + Must possess a valid Driver's License (prior to employment start date). + U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized). + Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of application with the City of Norfolk. + Must successfully pass all entry level testing and assessments. To view all department specific Automatic Disqualifiers: CLICK HERE ( Overview of Process: Applicants must successfully complete the following steps. + Physical Agility Test - events designed to simulate typical work-related situations, that require the ability to perform specific physical activities. + Obstacle Course completed in 2 minutes and 45 seconds + Recommended Training Program for Applicants ( + Psychological Examination - using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology , provided at City expense. + Personal History Booklet - used to gather information of your personal history. + Background Investigation - involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records. + Polygraph Examination - used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application. + Medical Examination - includes medical physical and drug screen , provided at City expense. Tobacco Use: Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty. Signing Bonu s : This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus at completion of the recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. Questions: For any questions, please email Police Recruiting (?subject=Request for information regarding the Police Recruit position) . + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicantu2019s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of

Created: 2026-04-04