Job description
Job Duties:
The Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit currently consists of eight sworn law enforcement officers who routinely patrol hundreds of miles of vessel-accessible public waters of Virginia Beach, including the Intercoastal Waterway, Rudee Inlet, the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, both branches of the Lynnhaven River, Long Creek, Broad Bay, and Linkhorn Bay. The summer Marine Patrol Aides allow the unit to increase its coverage in both location and hours of service during the busiest time of the year, May 18,2023 through September 6, 2023.
Under the direction of a sworn police officer who serves as the boat captain, the summer Marine Patrol Aides serve as deckhands on the police patrol boats, assist in the enforcement of waterway and beach related ordinances, perform maintenance on boats and gear, control vehicular, pedestrian, and boating traffic on the roads, beach, boardwalk, and waterways, and provide directions and information to tourists and residents.
Successful candidates must have the ability to swim and to work in a marine environment. After the initial application review, candidates will be scheduled for a swim test and interview either Saturday, March 25, 2023 or Saturday, April 1, 2023 .
Official City Job Description:
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Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
Completion of high school; minimum age of 18 years; successful completion of a background investigation including review of criminal history; successful completion of the swim test and interview.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Completion of some college level coursework in criminal justice administration or related field with a goal of entering the law enforcement profession; completion of NASBLA, US Coast Guard, US Power Squadron, or equivalent basic boating skills course; and familiarity with marine operations.
Special Instructions:
Applicants will be contacted if selected for further consideration (required swim test and oral interview). Swim tests will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Seatack Recreations Center (141 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach) and Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Princess Anne Recreation Center (1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach) from 9:00-11:00 AM. Interviews will be conducted following the swim tests at Special Operations, 2667 Leroy Drive (near the City Garage). Swim test will include a 200-meter swim, 12' underwater retrieval of a mannequin and tread water for 10 minutes.
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- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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