Patrol Aide

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Patrol Aide Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies Multiple Department POLICE Division POLICE OPERATIONS Requisition Number 2026211 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Dayshifts or Evening shifts (Mon-Fri) with occasional weekends.

(Varies)

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA. Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE06 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$42,580

Job Description

This Patrol Aide hiring process is for a projected hire date of October 19, 2026.

Are you passionate about becoming a police officer and making a tangible impact in your community? Start your journey as a Patrol Aide at the Chesapeake Police Department! Enjoy hands-on experience, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment, all while playing a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Chesapeake residents and guests.

Here's why you should consider joining our team as a Patrol Aide:

• Pathway to Policing: Starting as a Patrol Aide provides invaluable hands-on experience and a solid foundation in law enforcement, preparing you to seamlessly transition to a Chesapeake Police Officer Trainee position once you meet the age requirement. This role is an excellent stepping stone; you'll gain practical skills and insights that will be instrumental in your future career as a Chesapeake Police Officer, all while contributing meaningfully to the community.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From assisting sworn officers with traffic control at accident scenes to directing traffic at school crossings and special events, you'll engage in a variety of essential duties that directly contribute to public safety.
• Comprehensive Training: Our Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy provides thorough, paid training and abundant resources. Even if you have no prior law enforcement experience, we'll equip you with the skills needed to excel in your role.
• Supportive Environment: We cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated. Your unique background and perspective will strengthen our team and enhance our ability to serve the community effectively.

Position Overview:

As a Patrol Aide, your responsibilities will include assisting with traffic control, responding to reports of disabled vehicles, and conducting searches for missing persons. You'll also assist with parking violations and provide essential information and assistance to the public. This role is crucial in upholding public safety and enhancing community relations.

Commitment to Service:

Our commitment to serving the community is unwavering. We operate on a 24-hour basis, providing around-the-clock service to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors. This dedication requires patrol aides and officers to work on rotating schedules, including weekends, holidays, and sometimes paid overtime as needed to meet operational demands.

Join Our Team:

If you're ready to join a team dedicated to service, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to apply and begin a rewarding career with the Chesapeake Police Department.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Assists sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic at school crossings and special events.
• Responds to reports of disabled vehicles, assists disabled motorists, and provides traffic control as needed.
• Completes phone reports and investigates abandoned vehicles.
• Collects evidence relating to minor property crimes as directed by a supervisor.
• Conducts searches for missing persons.
• Transports police department vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with parking violations at locations without disorderly subjects on scene.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Attends training meetings, in-service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Free 24/7 Access to 7 Private Chesapeake PD Gyms
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Paid Annual Leave (up to 37 days per year)
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 days per year)
• Paid Military Leave (up to 21 days per year)
• Funeral Leave (up to 3 days for the death of certain family members)
• Family and Medical Leave (time off for the birth or adoption of a child, a serious health condition, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition)
• The City observes the same paid holidays and additional time off as the State of Virginia.
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Virginia Retirement System Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Service Plan
• Additional Optional Life Insurance
• Additional Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• All City Employee Benefits

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a high school diploma or GED/HSE.

Experience: None required

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required.

Special Requirement(s):

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

• Must meet the same minimum qualifications as a sworn officer, except for age.

• Must be a United States Citizen.

• As a conditional employment requirement, all Patrol Aides must apply to be a sworn police officer when they reach the age of 20 ½ years old or upon service in the cadet program for 2 years and 6 months.

• Patrol Aides who fail to apply to be a sworn officer or whose years of service exceed 2 years and 6 months will be removed from the Cadet Program.

• Employees are required to work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may need to work beyond their regular hours when operationally necessary. Employees may be required to work additional hours to meet short-term departmental needs or respond to City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and locations may fall outside normal job duties.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. ·
• Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years. (Subject to ADA guidelines)
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.
• Tattoo Policy, any large tattoo's on the neck, head and/or face are prohibited; however, small tattoos are on a case by case basis for approval by the Chief.
• Permanent body modifications such as earlobe stretching, subdermal implants, or similar alterations that are extreme, distracting or undermine professional decorum are prohibited.

An acceptable driving record is determined as the following:

• No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
• No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver's license is/was denied, suspended or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol related administrative reason(s).
• No drug or alcohol related driving convictions within the past three years.
• No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
• Convictions which are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City's duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City's Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding in challenging situations.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation, enabling positive interactions with diverse community members and fostering trust and collaboration within the team.
• Multilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language commonly spoken in our diverse community, empowering effective communication with a broader range of residents.
• Community Engagement: Prior experience or involvement in community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, or volunteer work.
• Professional Development: Eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on providing fair and impartial police services.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing positively to a diverse team environment.
• Physical Fitness:Willing to improve physical fitness and stamina, ensuring the ability to effectively perform job duties.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 04/29/2026 Job Close Date 08/16/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE MOVING ON IN OUR PROCESS!

Complete the PHS in the link the recruiter will email you once you submit your CLICK application after applying online. Your PHS should be completed, notarized, and received by our Background Investigations Unit via one of the three options listed below:

OPTION 1: E-MAIL TO CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.net. Your PHS must be fully completed to include pages 21 and 22 being notarized. The PHS must be professionally scanned as one document and emailed as one attachment directly to the Background Investigations Unit.

OPTION 2: HAND DELIVERY - Delivery Address: Chesapeake Public Safety Building (CPD HQ) ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

The Hand Delivery option is available 24/7 via a grey drop box labeled "Personal History Statements" in the CPD HQ lobby. You can also have your PHS notarized for free at the CPD HQ Central Records Unit, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM -excluding holidays.

OPTION 3: CERTIFIED MAIL - Mailing Address: Chesapeake Police Department ATTN: Background Investigations Unit 304 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING (PAT): You may be contacted to register for a testing date AFTER your online application AND PHS are received and reviewed.

PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST DATES:

Future test dates

The PATs are held at the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA), on Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM.

PAT OBSTACLE COURSE: A timed (1:36 minutes or less) 150-yard course to measure stamina and cardiovascular fitness in completing various job-related physical skills. Patrol Aide applicants must make two bonified attempts at the wall, if the applicant cannot get over the wall after the two attempts, they can bypass the wall as directed by the proctor.

Watch Video!

• Sit on a bench and listen to the suspect's description.
• Run 25 yards and jump over a 3-foot simulated ditch.
• Run 25 yards and climb over a 5-foot-high wall.
• Run 10 yards and crawl under an obstacle (24 inches high and 10 feet long).
• Run 25 yards and climb up & down a standard step for 12 repetitions.
• Run 15 yards and crawl through a window opening (36" W X 30" H).
• Run 10 yards and identify the suspect (picture).
• Run 15 yards and drag a 150 lb dummy 15 feet.
• Run 20 yards and complete the trigger pull exercise.
• Applicants must PASS the Police Obstacle Course (within two (2) attempts). If an applicant is unable to pass on the initial day of testing, they can schedule a retest on a later date.

Physical Performance Testing *NEW:

• Once all applicants have passed the Police Obstacle Course, the applicant will then complete the physical performance test and be assessed on the following:
• V-Sit & Reach
• 300 Meter Sprint
• Sit-Ups
• Push-ups
• 1.5 Mile Run

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit:CityOfChesapeake.net/JoinCPDNow

Email: CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.net

Call: Recruiter--Desk Phone: 757-382-6261

Cell Phone: 757-647-8458

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Patrol Aide Uniform, Vehicle and Associated Gear.

Protective Equipment Required

Police Bullet Resistant Vest, Personal Protective Equipment i.e. mask, associated equipment

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards D = Daily Electrical Hazards D = Daily Fire Hazards D = Daily Explosives D = Daily Communicable Diseases D = Daily Physical Danger or Abuse D = Daily Other W = Several Times Per Week If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week Extreme Temperatures W = Several Times Per Week Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity W = Several Times Per Week Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location Vehicle

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

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