About this role
Job Posting End Date: October 20, 2026 Department: POLICE Compensation Grade: G15 Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Compensation Grade: G15 Starting Salary – Minimum of the pay range Hourly Rate: $16.92 28 hours per week Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No About Us: Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications: The person in this position will assist the Police Professional Development and Training staff with the maintenance of buildings and equipment at the Creeds training facility.
This employee will also:
• Assist instructors during training operations
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling the facility, answering the telephone, and ensuring equipment and supplies are properly tracked
• Maintain buildings used for simulations training
• Perform related work as required.
Note: This individual also drives a City vehicle to the firearms training facility in Moyock, NC daily.
Hours: This position works Tuesday-Friday. Days are 7 hours with a 30-minute lunch break. For a maximum of 28 hours per week. Specific hours will be discussed with Supervisor.
Special Instructions/Requirements:
• Applicants who are currently receiving benefits through the Virginia Retirement System are encouraged to contact VRS (www.varetire.org) to ensure that this part-time employment opportunity will not impact their current benefits.
• Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Caroline DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.
• Successful completion of a police background investigation, including polygraph exam.
• CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.
• Must be willing to check City email messages on a regular basis.
• All employees may be expected to work more hours than their normal scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferences: Experience performing building maintenance tasks and experience operating equipment such as tractor, front end loader, backhoe, dump truck, lawnmower, etc. preferred. Proficiency in performing required administrative tasks and managing time efficiently.
Disqualifiers: The following is a list of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please consider these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: No • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No • CPS Check: No • Physical: No • Respirator: No • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No
Minimum Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: High school or GED plus six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as basic carpentry; minor maintenance of buildings, facilities, and equipment; reloading of ammunition and repairing firearms; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. Skills:
Working Conditions: Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.