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Welcome to your next breakthrough career opportunity page! The City of Newport News commits to offering a top-level and competitive compensation and benefits package, with actual salary offers determined based on individual qualifications and internal equity considerations (using relevant education and COMPLETE work history provided on applications). Positions below may include a posted hiring range targeted between entry and mid-career level experience for the role and reflects current market benchmarking data (internal and external).




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CITY CLERK

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY CLERK

Posting Start: 11/17/2025

Posting End: 01/31/2026

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Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and overall qualifications.

The first review of applications will take place on January 2, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered should the posting be extended or if additional applicant review is deemed necessary.

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I/OF

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 11/10/2025

Posting End: 11/21/2025


The City of Newport News is accepting applications from attorneys for a full-time position as an Assistant City Attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government law in general, and experience in social services matters specifically. The specific job duties will depend upon the successful candidate’s experience and interest but will include representation of the Newport News Department of Human Services and may include other areas such as workers’ compensation, employee grievances, litigation, eminent domain, real estate, and/or public procurement. Salary and hiring positi....

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ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 10/24/2025

Posting End: 04/24/2026


Attorney 1 Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 80,500.00 - 132,443.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Those awaiting Virginia bar results are also encouraged to apply.) Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience. DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to: prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness int....

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LEGAL ASSISTANT II (STAFF TECHNICIAN II)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 11/07/2025

Posting End: 11/21/2025


Salary Starting at $36,000.00

JOB DESCRIPTION
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES
This position is responsible for performing a variety of legal tasks with an emphasis on criminal prosecution of violent crimes, drug, weapon and traffic offenses and juvenile and domestic relation matters. Their primary function is to support the Commonwealth Attorney, Deputy Commonwealth Attorneys, Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys and the paralegals in trial preparation and the prosecution of criminal defendants in the City of Newport News. Re....

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PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 11/18/2025

Posting End: 12/02/2025

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Salary Starting at $37,843.00

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 07/01/2025

Posting End: 12/31/2025

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Salary Starting at $54,117.00

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FAMILY SERVICES LIAISON

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 11/12/2025

Posting End: 11/26/2025

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Salary Starting at $37,843.00

ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN (PT)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 11/18/2025

Posting End: 11/25/2025

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Starting at $16.35 Hourly

This is a part-time position.

POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 07/11/2025

Posting End: 12/31/2025

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Salary Starting at $50,000.00

Want to know why joining the Newport News Police Department is a great career move? Find out why NNPD could be the right fit for you!

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR P/T

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FIRE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 10/13/2025

Posting End: 11/27/2025

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Target Hiring Range: $25.91 - $30.42 per hour based on experience.

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