WHY NNPD?
Newport News Police Department is the fourth largest municipal police department in Virginia. We employ more than 470 sworn officers and approximately 170 civilian personnel. We are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the gold standard in public safety.
NNPD's Basic Law Enforcement Academy is free, and recruits earn a regular paycheck while in training. Visit the Benefits page to learn about salary information, as well as health insurance, Virginia Retirement System pension benefits, and more.
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GET PAID WHILE TRAINING
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Training is a Top Priority. Newport News Police Department has its own training academy, which provides skills and education well beyond what Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) requires. Our Basic Law Enforcement Academy lasts about 29 weeks plus a minimum of 10 weeks with a Field Training Officer. Training does not stop there. We provide officers with 40 hours in-service training per year, which is twice the amount required by DCJS; Our Basic Law Enforcement Academy is one of the only CALEA Certified Training Academies in the Commonwealth.
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NNPD's Training Academy is accredited by the DCJS, so veterans can collect GI benefits while in the academy.
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Already have DCJS certifications? NNPD also hires Certified Police Officers and gives credited service for lateral transfers.
COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY
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That's not just our motto. Our commitment to community is woven into the fabric of this organization and is at the forefront of everything we do.
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NNPD has a dedicated Community and Youth Outreach Division, which organizes various programs and activities for interacting with the community, as well as our School Resource Officers.​
COMPREHENSIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGES
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SALARY / COMPENSATIONCompetitive Annual Salary Entry Level (entry level) $50,000 (at hire) $52,500++ (college degree, former military service and police service based on experience) Retirement after 25 years of service or age 50 Deferred Compensation
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INSURANCEMedical Vision Dental Long and Short Term Disability
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EMPLOYEE PERKSTake Home Vehicle Program ​The department currently has a program known as the Take Home Vehicle Program. The program includes the assignment of a marked police vehicle for use by an officer on and off duty. The intent of the program is to increase the visibility and availability of marked police vehicles throughout the city and to decrease vehicle costs. Officers residing in the City of Newport News who are assigned to uniformed patrol activities may be eligible for participation in the program. This program is an initiative by the department and may be rescinded at any time at the discretion of the Chief of Police and, therefore, is not a rite of employment. ​ ​Specialized Assignment ​From time to time, and on an irregular basis, full-time police officers may apply for consideration for certain positions. Examples are canine handler and tactical team member. The Department reserves the right to place residency restrictions on positions deemed response critical. For example, the Department may require that narcotics detection canine handlers live within the boundaries of the City of Newport News. ​ ​Secondary Employment ​Newport News Police Department employees acknowledge that their position with the police department shall be considered their primary employment. Officers are essential personnel, and in this regard, acknowledge that executing their duties as an employee of the Newport News Police Department takes precedence over non-Newport News Police Department employment activities, scheduled or otherwise. Employees are responsible for ensuring that non-Newport News Police Department employers are aware of this requirement. Credit Union Membership Specialized Schools and Training
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITSTuition Assistance Paid Leave Sick: 5½ hours per month Personal: 13-20 hours per month Civil and Funeral Leave
