Police Retiree Part time

About the Role - Part-time position specifically for retired Richmond Police Department officers. - Permitted weekly hours are between 29 and 32. - Employees must work over 29 hours a week to remain in the program, but overtime should be avoided. - Rehire as a part-time employee may affect pension benefits if a full-time schedule is worked. Key Responsibilities 1. Perform Regular Patrol duties. 2. Conduct ECO/TDO/Prisoner Watch assignments. 3. Execute Precinct Walking Assignments. 4. Work varying schedules, as dayshift and weekday-only schedules are not guaranteed. 5. Maintain all applicable RPD and DCJS mandated training and certifications. Minimum Qualifications - Must have retired from the Richmond Police Department. - Retirement must have occurred within the last 5 years, or the applicant must still hold a current DCJS certification. - If still employed with the department, must have completed the DROP program. - If the DROP program was not completed, the applicant must be separated from the city for a period of no less than 12 months. - Must be separated from the department for at least one pay cycle and can apply after 30 days. Special Requirements - Must complete Reentry or a modified Basic Training Class with the Training Academy, including 40 hours of In-Service, 4 weeks of Field Training, and any missing re-entry training. - Must pass a physical and drug/alcohol screening. - Must be capable of medium to heavy work, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force regularly and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally. - Must possess normal visual acuity, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. - Must be willing to work in environments with hazards such as extreme temperatures, noise, traffic, heights, disease, explosives, and violence. Selection Process 1. Application Review: Applications are reviewed to ensure separation and retirement requirements are met. 2. Interview: Candidates must successfully complete an interview. 3. Background Investigation: A thorough background check, including a polygraph exam, is required and may take 60 to 90 days. 4. Medical Screening: Candidates must pass a physical and drug/alcohol screening. 5. Final Selection: Candidates who pass all phases are offered the position. Disqualified applicants may reapply one year after disqualification. How to Apply - Submit an application through the City of Richmond official career portal. - For reasonable accommodations under the ADA during the application or interview process, contact Veronica Kenner at HR-ADA@rva.gov. Employment Details - Employer: City of Richmond Police Department. - Job Type: Part-time permanent. - Benefits: Monthly retirement and pension benefits continue without recalculation. Employees working 25 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and Deferred Compensation 457 Plan. Vacation and sick time are earned on a pro-rata basis starting at zero hours. - Equal Opportunity: The City provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination. - Veteran Friendly: Official V3 Certified Company that values veterans and partners with the US Army PaYS Program.