Police Officer Recruit (Non-Certified) | Full-Time

Farmville; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

VRS retirement

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Uniforms and equipment

Take-home car program

Job summary

Town of Farmville is seeking motivated individuals for the Police Officer Recruit role. The position involves general police duties, patrols, and preliminary investigations to protect life and property while upholding safety and community engagement.

Officers may be assigned to crime prevention tasks and other duties. A six-month training academy is required to begin January 2027; starting salary is 52,637.40 USD annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including health and life

Responsibilities

• Operate patrol vehicle or on foot to observe for traffic violations, suspicious activity or disturbances
• Enforce Town/Commonwealth laws and regulations
• Respond to radio dispatches, calls and complaints
• Issue citations, warnings or arrests for traffic violations
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and testify in court
• Provide police escorts, direct traffic, and perform inspections of public facilities

Job description

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The Police Department is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Police Officer Recruit.

We are looking for an eager candidate who exhibits strong public-service values and wants to contribute to our team’s commitment to safety, integrity, and community engagement.

If you are driven, service-oriented, and love your community – get ready to take the next step in your career and apply to the Farmville Police Department!

Police Officers perform general police duties in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Responsibilities include routine patrol, and preliminary investigation of miscellaneous rules, regulations and policies. Work requires the exercise of initiative and discretion.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties:

• Operate a patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
• Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town, Commonwealth and other pertinent laws.
• Respond to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Issue citations, warnings or make arrests for traffic violations.
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and testify in court.
• Provide police escorts, direct traffic, and perform residential and commercial checks.
• Maintain order at public events and other gatherings.
• Fill out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.
• Prepare and update conditions existing in street or other public facilities.
• Transport prisoners to prison facilities.
• Conduct initial investigations and secures evidence.
• Inspect vehicles and notify garage of defective patrol units.
• Participate in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May be assigned to crime prevention, special duty, special operations.
• Must show courtesy and respect to the community.
• Perform related tasks as required.

The incumbent must be able to work flexible hours, including night shift.

A competitive salary will be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Starting salary is $52,637.40.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Town of Farmville offers an excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance, VRS retirement (including Hazardous Duty Supplement), short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and other supplemental benefit options. The Town provides uniforms and equipment. A take-home car program is

You are required to attend a 6 month long training academy and attendance is a must! The next academy is set to begin January 2027.