Marine Police Officer

Title: Marine Police Officer

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer II

Hiring Range: $50,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: MAIN OFFICE

Agency Website: WWW.MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VMRC is recruiting for a Marine Police Officer. Marine Police Officers (MPO’s) serve as uniformed officers with responsibilities for consistent and effective enforcement of the laws and regulations on marine life conservation, exercises authority in boarding vessels for inspecting harvesting and transporting; licensing, polluted area sanitation; boating safety and navigation; performing search, rescue, and assistance on the waterways. MPO’s duties include:

• Issue summonses and make appearances in court;
• Serve on major vessels and operate radio-equipped patrol cars;
• Performs dockside inspections and boards commercial and recreational boats;
• Special assignments involving homeland security or undercover observation;
• Variable work schedules to include seven (7) days a week with rotating shifts;
• Non-certified hires will be required to attend the Law Enforcement Academy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law Enforcement Certification is desired, but not required;*
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED);
• Must be eligible for a Valid Virginia Driver’s License;
• Must be able to communicate with a diverse population;
• Must be able to interpret and apply policy/regulations in order to make sound decisions;
• Ability to effectively complete reports and files;
• Desire candidates that are familiar with Virginia waters and boating;
• Must be free from commercial fishing interests:
• Desire candidates that are familiar with Virginia waters and boating

Additional Considerations

Applicants must be free from commercial fishing interests. Applicants must complete physical agility assessment, written test, criminal background investigation, credit check, physical exam, and drug testing. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm.
All new hires must complete a 12-month probationary period.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone: 757-247-2216

Email: HR@MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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