Police Officer - Mental Health Consumer Support (part-time)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
27-00035
Department
Police
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE:This position will pay $54.00 per hour.
Must be a former police officer with no more than two years separation from previous employment. Must be a US citizen; must have a high school diploma or GED. Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia drivers license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months or a DUI conviction within the past four years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height. No conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors. No conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest plea to, any misdemeanor sex offense or any domestic assault. Must pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
Duties
Duties include taking and maintaining custody of temporarily detained mental health consumers transferred from patrol officers. The role also provides support to Co-Response (CORE) officers, ensures high-quality customer service to mental health consumers, and completes required reports, supplements, and other administrative duties. Perform other police functions as needed.
Shift
Schedules may vary and can include day, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs
Work Location
Police
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov