Norfolk now accepts lateral transfers for applicants who possess Virginia and out of state certification. After completing a 4-8 week in-service (depending on your certification and curriculum) you can be on the street working the beat in a short period of time.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a lateral transfer, the applicant must have a minimum of two years law enforcement experience and his/her last employment date (date applicant terminated employment with previous employer) must be less than 24 months from the new appointment date (date applicant is hired by the City of Norfolk).
Application Process
All applicants must follow the same initial guidelines for employment as non-certified applicants
Submit a Public Safety Application
Written test
Physical Agility test
BPAD
Polygraph
Background Investigation
Oral Review Board
Medical and Mental Evaluation
Submit a Public Safety application. On the application where it directs you to list the position you are applying for write “Certified Police Officer” and beside it, in parentheses, indicate the state in whch you are certified, i.e., Virginia, New York, Florida
In addition to the required documents listed on the Public Safety application, applicants must submit a copy of their training record indicating entry level curriculum, topics covered, and hours dedicated to each topic. Also, any certifications you have acquired.
Training
The Norfolk Police Academy training staff will determine the specific training required of the applicant.
After completing in-service training, the applicant will be assigned to a Field Training Officer for approximately 4-6 weeks after which he will be evaluated and assigned the rank of Police Officer II (PO II).
