Police Officer-Certified Only

City of Staunton; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accredited law enforcement agency and make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community. The Police Officer position offers a chance to engage in public safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention while building collaborative relationships. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to thoughtful decision-making. This role comes with a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for special assignments. If you're ready to serve and protect while growing your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

12 hours paid time off accrued per month

14 paid holidays

College degree incentive pay

Take home patrol car program

Discounted gym memberships

Paid volunteer/community service time

Opportunities for voluntary overtime assignments

Peer Support

Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in Virginia.
• Ability to analyze situations and make thoughtful decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for public safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention.
• Conduct traffic control and accident investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CITY OF STAUNTON

Police Officer-CERTIFIED ONLY

Join a leading accredited law enforcement agency and make a difference in a thriving community. The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for public safety, law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control, and accident investigation. Position requires HS diploma/GED, excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service, and the ability to analyze situations and adopt an elective course of action through thoughtful decision making. Successful candidates will possess the desire to solve problems by developing collaborative relationships with members of the community.

The hiring process can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-employment physical. Individuals who have previously been disqualified due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration.

NOTE: ONLY interested individuals who hold a current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will be considered for this position. These individuals must submit a completed employment application with a copy of certification(s) and will be required to successfully complete all other aspects of the hiring process.

Anticipated Starting Salary: Minimum $50,075 (commensurate with experience)

Excellent benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (health insurance also paid after retirement)
• 12 hours paid time off accrued per month
• 14 paid holidays
• College degree incentive pay
• Take home patrol car program for City residents
• Senior/Master Officer program with pay increases each step
• Virginia Retirement System
• Discounted gym memberships plus on-site gym
• Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime assignments
• Paid volunteer/community service time
• Peer Support

Opportunities for special assignments:

• Bike Patrol
• General Investigations
• Drug Task Force
• Critical Incident Response Team
• Tactical Support Team (Drone/Robot operations)
• US Marshall Fugitive Task Force
• Crisis Negotiations Team

This position is OPEN Until Filled.

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.