Certified Traffic Enforcement Officer

Salary : $53,321.00 - $66,590.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08914

Department : POLICE

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2026

Closing Date : 4 / 12 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Function

Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and / or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

Join our team as a Certified Traffic Enforcement Officer. ! We're looking for dedicated professionals to keep our roads safe and ensure smooth traffic flow in our community!

As a Certified Traffic Enforcement Officer , you'll be at the forefront of high-mobility and high-visibility patrols, enforcing traffic laws in some of the city's busiest areas. Reduce traffic hazards, keep drivers accountable, and enhance public safety-one stop at a time.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized courses / training equivalent to completion of one year of college in in Police Science or related field of study preferred.
• Must hold current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code : 9.1-101.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have already completed a Basic Crash Investigation Course, or have the ability to complete it.
• Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

Examples of Work

What You'll Be Doing :

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans :

Maternity Leave

The eleven paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

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Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

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Are you at least 21 years of age (as of the date you submitted your application)?

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I understand that this position is only open to applicants who are VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officers. Please answer "yes" or "no" below if you are or not a current VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officer.

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I understand that I must also submit my training record from my previous department at the time I turn in my background questionnaire.

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This position requires that you possess a valid Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :

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I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.

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I understand that this position is non-exempt.

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Have you ever been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) that has not been expunged, even if you were found not guilty, or the charges were dismissed?

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Have you ever been rejected for employment or terminated for ANY reason, by ANY law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the agency and reason.

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Have you EVER been terminated from ANY job or received a written reprimand? If yes, please provide details below.

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Have you EVER, as an ADULT or JUVENILE, been arrested, charged, indicted or convicted for violation(s) of ANY city, municipal, state, or federal law, whether Felony or Misdemeanor? ? If so, provide an explanation that includes date, location, charge and disposition.

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Have you EVER been detained by ANY law enforcement representative, been the subject of ANY criminal investigation, or been named as the accused on a warrant? If "yes", please explain below in detail.

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Have you EVER received ANY tickets for traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) on ANY license that you have held since you began driving? If "yes", list type of violation, date received, jurisdiction, and disposition (i.e. fine, suspension, charge(s) dismissed) below.

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Have you EVER consumed ANY drugs prescribed for another person? If "yes" provide the name or type of drug(s) and the last time consumed :

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Have you EVER used, tried, ingested, or experimented with marijuana or ANY illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs or substances (i.e. heroin, cocaine, speed, LSD, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, pcp, ecstasy, hallucinogens, exotic drugs, spice / salvia, etc.)? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and when you last used it?

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Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.

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Have you ever had a charge, complaint, or lawsuit filed against you alleging excessive force or false arrest? If "yes", provide details below

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Have you ever been a member of the Armed Forces in the United States or foreign country? If so, indicate : branch of service, date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge. List ANY disciplinary actions (Article 15's, Court Martials, NJP's, Captains Mast, etc.) below.

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Have you ever been a complainant, victim, or been involved in a complaint of domestic violence? If "yes", please provide details below.

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Have you applied for ANY other Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal, State, & Local) either presently or in the past? If so, please provide the agency and results below.

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Have you purposely omitted ANY information from your employment application?

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