Employees filling Hampton Fire & Rescue positions, which require full or part-time operation of motorized vehicles, shall not remain employed if their driving record indicates any of the following:

1. More than -2 points.

2. More than two (2) chargeable accidents during the prior two (2) years.

3. Accumulation of more than eight (8) points attributed to speeding during the previous two (2) years.

4. Accumulation of more than nine (9) points on their driving record over the past twelve (12) months.

5. Convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs during the previous five (5) years or assignment to any alcohol safety action program (ASAP) or driver alcohol rehabilitation program during the past 5 years.

6. Convicted of reckless driving during the past five (5) years.

7. Convicted of operating on a suspended or revoked license during the past (5) years.

8. Convicted of manslaughter in connection with the use of a motor vehicle during the past five (5) years.

9. When the applicant is uninsurable (i.e., if the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles driving record report indicates that the applicant is an uninsured motorist).

When an applicant's driving record reflects a continuing trend of poor or careless driving habits, he/she may be designated a "habitual offender" and denied employment. An example of a habitual offender would be a person whose driving record reflects driving citations during each of the four preceding years, regardless of the number of demerits accumulated. However, should a person designated as a habitual offender complete an accredited Driver Improvement Program they may be reconsidered for employment.

The following is a list of guidelines for consideration of applicants for entry-level uniformed positions, during the screening process.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

• Must have High School diploma or GED.

• Must attend any scheduled interview, examination, appointment, or meeting relative to this process.

• Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with all City of Hampton and Hampton Fire & Rescue criteria.

• Must meet minimum standards on the aptitude assessment.

• Must successfully complete the Firefighter Agility Test.

• Must not have been convicted or have participated in any offense involving crimes of moral turpitude (i.e., theft/embezzlement, lying/perjury, cheating, etc.) or assault.

• Must not be convicted of any felony. NOTE: A record of criminal conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. In making our decision, we will consider factors such as the seriousness of the violation, nature of the violation, your age at the time of conviction, circumstances and facts surrounding the conviction, and its degree of relevance to the position for which you have applied.

• Must have no substantiated current use of a narcotic, or any illegal drug as defined by Federal and/or State law, or illegal use of a controlled substance. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving the use of marijuana or hashish within the last year. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving the use of cocaine, crack or speed within the last three (3) years. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving narcotic drugs such as heroin, LSD, PCP, etc. And, must not have been convicted or found guilty of any illegal act involving possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drugs within the last five (5) years.

• Must not intentionally misrepresent facts or information on any employment application and/or questionnaire used for this process, and/or during any personal interview (including the oral interview panel).

• Must not have a “founded” child abuse or neglect complaint.

• Employment background check should indicate that applicant’s previous work performance or conduct is acceptable.

• Must be willing to sign an agreement waiving the right to smoke both on and off duty.

• Must successfully complete physical examination.