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The following is a list of disqualifiers to be used as a guideline for consideration of applicants for entry level Police Uniformed and civilian positions during the selection process within the Hampton Police Division. Applicants shall be rejected for employment due to any of the following conditions:
- Dishonorable, Bad Conduct, Misconduct, General or Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge to include Less Than Honorable Discharge, from military service.
- Unfavorable military service record, i.e., Article 15's, AWOL's or offenses involving moral turpitude that resulted in either: Court Martial, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), Reduction of pay, Reduction of rank, or Restriction in movement.
- Conviction of any felony.
- Conviction of any "misdemeanor of domestic violence" as defined by the Federal Gun Control Act.
- Conviction or participation in any offense involving crimes of moral turpitude (i.e., larceny, embezzlement, perjury, etc.) or assault.
- Substantiated use, illegal possession of, or any illegal act involving any narcotic, controlled substance, or any dangerous drug as defined by Federal and/or State law.
- Any use of marijuana and/or hashish within the past twelve (12) months, after submitting most recent application for the position.
- Employment background indicates that the applicant's previous work performance or conduct is unacceptable.
- Applicants driving record is determined unacceptable, if worse than "-2" Drivers Point Balance (Va. or equivalent), Reckless driving conviction within five (5) years of application, DUI conviction, or if moving violations are viewed incompatible with division standards, i.e., numerous speeding or improper driving convictions.
- Substantiated, intentional omission or misrepresentation of information on any application or employment form to include deception discovered during any phase of the selection process, i.e., personal interview, polygraph test, etc.
- Failure to successfully pass:
a. The requirements for the Physical Agility test.
b. A city paid Psychological Fitness examination and interview.
c. A city paid Physical/Medical examination.