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Police Officer I
City of Suffolk - Suffolk, VA (24 miles from Newport News, VA)
A background investigation conducted according to guidelines set forth by the City of Suffolk for its Police Department employees....
18 days ago
Certified Police Officer Lateral Transfer
City of Suffolk - Suffolk, VA (24 miles from Newport News, VA)
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment....
18 days ago
University Police Department Positions
ODU-Public Safety Office - Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
The University Police Department (UPD) at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the following full-time positions: Assistant Director, Public Safety Information Systems (01188A): This position...
22 days ago
Police Recruit
City Norfolk - Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
Police Recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy....
26 days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
24 days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Newport News, VA
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
25 days ago
University Police Officer
Hampton University - Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
Report hazards that endanger public safety such as damaged utility structures, traffic signals, etc. responsible for law enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees...
90+ days ago
University Police Lieutenant
Hampton University - Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
Requirements Must already be Basic Law Enforcement Certified. High School diploma....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Newport News, VA

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have...
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Basic Community Policing
This five-part course is designed to introduce tribal police officers to common issues in Indian Country and to the basic principles of community policing. The course introduces the social...
Coggno
Community Policing - Course
Community Policing from an American Indian perspective. This course offers a great overview of how Native communities can benefit from the management philosophy of Community Policing. Community...
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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Newport News, VA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (30.7%)
  • High School or GED (26.7%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (8.9%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Newport News, VA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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