Maritime Traffic Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $58,752.00 - $71,584.00 Annually
Location : Hampton Police Department, Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 09264
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Function
Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? Make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, and strong communication skills, you can make a difference with the Hampton Police Division.
Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Join our team as aCertified Police Officer - Homeland Security Unit! We're looking for highly motivated and skilled law enforcement professionals to support critical homeland security operations and safeguard our community during special events and beyond.
As a Certified Police Officer in the Homeland Security Unit, you'll play a key role in supporting the City's Homeland Security mission. Responsibilities include providing security and operational support during special events, managing traffic control, and conducting routine police patrols-particularly in maritime environments. This role is ideal for officers with a strong sense of duty, adaptability, and a commitment to public safety in high-profile or high-security settings.
*This position is considered to be a "long-term rotation" position, as defined in the Division's Policy and Procedure #641 Position Assignment Management. As such, selected members are subject to transfer to other positions within the Division, after a period of 3 to 5 years.
Minimum Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in in Police Science or related field of study preferred.
• Must hold current DCJS certification as a Police Officer, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. • Must be able to pass a Division swim test.
• Must currently be certified as a Police Officer in Virginia, as defined in Virginia Code: 9.1-101.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• Must successfully pass testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Must be able to operate a police patrol boat.
• Preferred candidates have obtained, or have the ability to obtain relevant boating licenses/certifications, to include but not limited to:
  • NASBLA Boat Operator
  • NASBLA Tactical Operator
  • NASBLA Pursuit and Stop
  • USCG Captain's License
  • Any other relevant boater certifications

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to function in stressful situations and to exercise good judgment under potentially volatile conditions;
• Must be able to read and understand laws, policies, rules and regulations and procedures, and to follow written and oral directions;
• Must be highly motivated, self-supervising, productive and able to adopt a flexible work schedule;
• Must have proven ability to positively interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
• May require work outside the regular 40-hour workweek.
• May require overtime work and rotation to other patrol officer positions within the Division.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Examples of Work
What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct day and night police patrol operations in a maritime environment.
• Conduct traffic stops of vessels; perform safety checks of vessels to ensure compliance of city, state, and federal laws and to participate in B.U.I. and safety checkpoints.
• Issue Virginia uniform summonses to boaters in violation of city, state or federal laws.
• Arrest and process boaters in violation of Virginia B.U.I. laws. Officers will conduct standardized field sobriety tests, transport suspects to lockup, and complete all paperwork required regarding the incident. Officers may be required to confer with the Commonwealth Attorney to coordinate courtroom testimony. Appear in court to testify against the defendant.
• Conduct search and rescue missions for people and/or vessels in distress. Officers may be required to swim and assist victims in the water.
• Coordinate with United States Coast Guard and surrounding jurisdictions for operations pertaining to homeland security.
• Review all reports for offenses located on the water, or at marinas located in the City of Hampton, if available.
• Provide the public with general information of city, state and federal laws ordinances.
• Ensure the proper preventative and required maintenance on the Police patrol boats is performed.

Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit
• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see

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Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

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Are you at least 21 years of age (as of the date you submitted your application)?

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I understand that this position is only open to applicants who are VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officers. Please answer "yes" or "no" below if you are or not a current VA (DCJS) Certified Police Officer.

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I understand that I must also submit my training record from my previous department at the time I turn in my background questionnaire.

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Have you obtained the following relevant boating licenses/certifications, to include but not limited to:

• NASBLA Boat Operator
• NASBLA Tactical Operator
• NASBLA Pursuit and Stop
• USCG Captain's License
• Other relevant boater certifications which are disclosed in the body of the application.
• I currently do not have any of the certifications listed but I have the ability to obtain them.

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This position requires that you possess a valid Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.

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I understand that this position is non-exempt.

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Have you ever been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) that has not been expunged, even if you were found not guilty, or the charges were dismissed?

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Have you ever been rejected for employment or terminated for ANY reason, by ANY law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the agency and reason.
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Have you EVER been terminated from ANY job or received a written reprimand? If yes, please provide details below.
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Have you EVER, as an ADULT or JUVENILE, been arrested, charged, indicted or convicted for violation(s) of ANY city, municipal, state, or federal law, whether Felony or Misdemeanor? ? If so, provide an explanation that includes date, location, charge and disposition.
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Have you EVER been detained by ANY law enforcement representative, been the subject of ANY criminal investigation, or been named as the accused on a warrant? If "yes", please explain below in detail.
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Have you EVER received ANY tickets for traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) on ANY license that you have held since you began driving? If "yes", list type of violation, date received, jurisdiction, and disposition (i.e. fine, suspension, charge(s) dismissed) below.
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Have you EVER consumed ANY drugs prescribed for another person? If "yes" provide the name or type of drug(s) and the last time consumed:
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Have you EVER used, tried, ingested, or experimented with marijuana or ANY illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs or substances (i.e. heroin, cocaine, speed, LSD, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, pcp, ecstasy, hallucinogens, exotic drugs, spice/salvia, etc.)? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and when you last used it?
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Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.
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Have you ever had a charge, complaint, or lawsuit filed against you alleging excessive force or false arrest? If "yes", provide details below
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Have you ever been a member of the Armed Forces in the United States or foreign country? If so, indicate: branch of service, date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge. List ANY disciplinary actions (Article 15's, Court Martials, NJP's, Captains Mast, etc.) below.
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Have you ever been a complainant, victim, or been involved in a complaint of domestic violence? If "yes", please provide details below.
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Have you applied for ANY other Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal, State, & Local) either presently or in the past? If so, please provide the agency and results below.
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Have you purposely omitted ANY information from your employment application?

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The following forms must be submitted To the Police Recruitment Team within 5 days of the closing of this post. Questionnaires may be emailed to recruiting@hampton.gov. or hand delivered to 300 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23669. Afterward, you may use your back browser button to return to this page.

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