Extra Duty Police - Portsmouth

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Job Description

Provide law enforcement support for Hampton Roads Transit's bus and ferry system in Portsmouth. Responsibilities include patrolling HRT property and vehicles, preventing crimes, ensuring security for personnel and riders, assisting with security events, enforcing ordinances, and issuing citations. The role involves communicating with the control center, preparing incident reports, and managing records.

Hard Requirements

• law enforcement officer in the City of Portsmouth, VA
• Knowledge of security operations, safety practices and enforcement procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
• Ability to write required reports
• Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions
• Knowledge and understanding of state, local and federal criminal and civil statutes
• Understanding of methods and techniques of dealing effectively with hostile or uncooperative members of the public
• Ability to work under pressure and otherwise stressful situations
• Basic use of miscellaneous computer applications
• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications
• Current certification and employment as a law enforcement officer in the City of Portsmouth, VA
• Two (2) years of full-time experience working as a sworn law enforcement officer
• Possess a valid Driver's License issued from jurisdiction of residence
• Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• US Citizen that has never been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Comply with US Department of Transportation (USDOT) drug and alcohol testing programs

Soft Requirements

• customer service oriented
• energetic
• effective public transportation
• de-escalation techniques
• basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications