Certified Police Officer; Part-Time

Overview

$10,000 Hiring Incentive Available to New Officers*
The City of Harrisonburg is currently seeking applications for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certified Police Officers interested in joining HPD as a part-time employee to assist with various assignments, such as Patrol, School Resource Officer (SRO), Emergency Custody Orders (ECO), and Temporary Detention Orders (TDO).

Candidates who are not currently Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officers will not be considered for this process and should monitor the City’s website for the next entry-level Police Officer-related posting.

The preferred hiring range for this position is $26.86 - $29.22 per hour. An exact offer may be determined based on the years of experience as a Virginia DCJS Certified Officer and other related factors.

*$10,000 Hiring Incentive
(Subject to Administrative Memorandum)

• Assist with patrol functions, including but not limited to enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring public safety, handling calls-for-service (CFS), emergency responses, and other first responder duties.
• Serve in the Community Resource Unit as an SRO assigned to K-12 schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools (if trained as an SRO).
• Assist with calls for service related to ECO and TDO, including maintaining security of detained individuals and providing transportation of consumers to appropriate mental health facilities outside of the city limits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia DCJS, the Federal Government or another state.
• High School Diploma or GED. College Degree or Military Experience preferred.
• 21 years of age at time of application.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services, if DCJS-approved.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record per City policy.
• Ability to work on a part-time basis. Schedule may vary depending upon business needs.
• Must live or be willing to move within a one (1) hour drive of Harrisonburg, VA.
• to view the physical requirements for this position.

• DMV Driving Record Review
• Drug Screen
• Personal History Statement
• Criminal Background Investigation, including Social Media Review & Fingerprinting
• Credit Check
• Physical Abilities Test
• Job-Specific Physical
• Psychological Evaluation
• Polygraph

Due to the sensitive nature of this position’s essential functions, the successful applicants selected for the role will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement. At a later date, more information will be provided to the candidates selected for this step in this process.

The following documents are some examples of what will be required at a later phase in the process:
Social Security Card, Driver’s License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage/Divorce Documents, DD214, Sealed College Transcripts, and High School Diploma. These documents are not required at the time of the Personal History Statement submission. When the applicable documents are requested by the Harrisonburg Police Department, you will be expected to provide them.

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 01/05/2026)

If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or employment. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process.

Veterans and minorities are encouraged to register and apply. The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS with Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits, & Mission Square), life insurance, paid leave, and holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.