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Newport News Police Department
OPERATIONAL MANUAL
OPS-260 – PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS
Amends/Supersedes: OPS-260 (07/10/2019) Date of Issue: 02/05/2024
I. GENERAL
Powers, Authority and Duty Requirements [1.2.1]
A. Part-time police officers perform the same duties as full-time police officers outlined in §15.2-1704 of
the Code of Virginia and Newport News City Code Chapter 32, Article I, § 32-1. [33.4.4(a)]
B. Unless specified, all references to police officers and/or sworn personnel in department directives will
also apply to part-time police officers.
C. Part-time police officers will adhere to PAM-400 Employee Status regarding allowable work hours for
regular part-time positions. During onboarding, part-time officers are notified, in writing, of all job
requirements necessary to maintain their position. The officer’s chain of command will document the
part-time officer’s failure to adhere to these requirements and, if necessary, notify Human Resources to
initiate the separation process. The written job requirements provided to the part-time officer will
include:
1. Training and certification requirements.
2. Annual physical participation (ADM-320 Annual Physical Examination).
3. Scheduled work hours, either a set schedule or a minimum number of hours.
4. Authorized assignments (i.e., supplemental patrol, special events, etc.)
D. With prior approval and scheduling from their supervisor, part-time police officers can work partial
shifts.
E. Part-time police officers shall not engage in secondary employment using their sworn police powers.
[22.2.4]
II. PROCEDURES
A. Employment
1. Applicants for part-time police officer positions must meet the same qualifications as those seeking
full-time police officer positions, complete a Virginia DCJS-certified police training academy (or the
equivalent) and hold current Virginia law enforcement officer certification. [33.4.1, 33.4.4]
2. The Support Services Division conducts the application process according to guidelines governing
the employment of full-time, paid police officers. (See the Recruiting Unit SOP).
B. Training
1. Required Training
a. When hired, new part-time police officers will complete the lateral police officer field training
program. This includes evaluating current state certification status, instruction on high-liability
policies and completing all required lateral field-training topics. [33.4.3]
b. Part-time police officers must complete the field training program within 12 months from
completion of the additional law enforcement training given upon initial hiring. This requirement
can only be waived by the Chief of Police for due cause.
c. The Chief of Police or designee may waive the field-training requirement on a case-by-case basis.
Examples include full-time NNPD officers transitioning to part-time or specific assignments that
do not require patrol activities.
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