The purpose of this class within the organization is to patrol an assigned district during one of three shifts to enforce the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum RequirementsGraduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of a GED; college level course work in Police Science or related field of study preferred.Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment.No prior experience is required.Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at time of application.Additional RequirementsMay require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends. Requires frequent travel throughout the city.May be rotated to any Police Recruit position within the Police Division.Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.