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2) All candidates for the position of lieutenant must have at least two current consecutive
years of service at the rank of sergeant with the Newport News Police Department by the
application closing date.
b. Education
1) Candidates for the position of sergeant must:
a) Hold an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or
b) Have completed at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours towards a Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: If a candidate has at least eight years as a DCJS certified law enforcement
officer, with the last five years as a full-time police officer with the Newport
News Police Department, the above educational requirements are not
required.
2) Candidates for the position of lieutenant must have completed at least 90 semester hours
or 135 quarter hours towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
c. Candidates for either position who acquired disciplinary points for violating the Standards of
Conduct during the 12 months preceding the application deadline date are not eligible to apply.
d. Must not have been placed on a performance improvement plan within the one year preceding
the application closing date.
B. Application Process
1. Candidates interested in applying for the position of sergeant or lieutenant must submit a City
employment application to the Department of Human Resources within the time frame specified
in the position promotional announcement. Each candidate is responsible for ensuring that a copy
of an official diploma, certified transcript, or official class completion certificate (grade report) is
on file with the Police Department before the application deadline.
2. City Human Resources staff evaluate the applications to determine whether or not the candidate
meets the minimum qualifications. All transcripts and training records are subject to verification.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on a list of individuals declared
eligible to further participate in the process. [34.1.2(a)]
C. Promotional Process [34.1.2]
1. The promotional process will generally consist of the following components:
a. Job-Related Promotional Multiple-Choice Written Examination (required);
b. Performance-based assessment exercises using trained (required);
c. Professional History/Dimension Evaluation;
d. Interview with the Chief of Police. [34.1.3(d)]
2. Study materials utilized for any examination, assessment, or exercise will be announced at least
60 days before the scheduled promotional examination date.
3. Job-Related Promotional Examination
Candidates will be required to take a job-related promotional examination. [34.1.2 (b,e)]
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