Police Officer (Part-Time, DCJS Law Enforcement Certified)

Job overview

The Police Officer (Part-Time, DCJS Law Enforcement Certified) role is onsite in Fredericksburg, VA, for 24 hours per week. Compensation is $30.77–$46.11 per hour. The role supports the Fredericksburg Police Department, with primary responsibilities as a Community Police Officer in the downtown district. The officer helps preserve public peace and protect people, property, and public rights through patrol, law enforcement, investigations, traffic safety, community engagement, and court assistance.

What you'll do

• Patrol city streets, the River Bank, parks, and neighborhoods
• deter crime
• apprehend or arrest law violators
• respond to calls
• investigate traffic accidents and criminal cases
• interview witnesses and suspects
• secure crime scenes and process evidence
• enforce traffic and parking laws
• assist motorists and provide event traffic control
• engage in community service
• prepare reports
• collaborate with other agencies and prosecutors
• attend court and mandatory off-duty details
• maintain vehicles and equipment
• and perform administrative duties and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

part-time

dcjs certified

community policing

law enforcement

patrol

criminal investigations

traffic safety

court assistance

fredericksburg va

city of fredericksburg

$30.77–$46.11/hr

24 hours/week

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification and three years of law enforcement experience are required. The primary assignment is Community Police Officer in the downtown district.

About the employer

City of Fredericksburg is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.